Dianthus alwoodii Alpinus- Alwood pink. Common name, Carnation. In the 1920’s Montague Alwood created this tough little hybrid. Genus name comes from the Greek words dios meaning divine and anthos meaning flower. The perennial low maintenance plant produces showy pink flowers with a bright red center and they also have a great fragrance to them. The plant will grow to 6-12 inches tall and 12-15 inches wide. They have diverse uses and can be grown in rock gardens, containers, and used as borders, and can be cut for floral arrangements. They thrive well in hot dry weather in soil with
adequate drainage. These cuties self sow and will spread if desired. If not, then deadhead and they will be in constant bloom throughout the summer. Do not love the heat of the deep south.
 
          40+  seed per pack   
 
Planting Zone: 4 - 8
 
Full Sun
 
Height: 6 – 12 inches
 
Width: 12 – 15 inche
 
Fragrant
 
Attracts Butterflies and Bees
 
Drought and heat tolerant
 
Deer Tolerant
 
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