Dianthus - Double Spotty

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Dianthus - Double Spotty

The Dianthus ‘Double Spotty', Dianthus x 'Double Spotty, has a wonderful red rose flower with white spots. With its grassy blue-gray foliage and profuse blooming time, ‘Double Spotty’ is one not to miss. Dianthus ‘Double Spotty’ has a plant spread of 8-12” and a height of 6”. Dianthus will bloom from mid summer to early fall. In order for a longer bloom time, deadhead the blooms continuously throughout the summer. Dianthus needs a sunny site with well-drained soil, but will tolerate some shade in the afternoon and humidity. These fragrant, spicy dove like flowers look wonderful as a border plant, rock gardens, along walks or paths, or edging and a definite in cottage gardens. (PPAF). ... more information

 

Grass - Perennial Quaking The Grass 'Perennial Quaking Grass', Briza media, is the most common perennial Quaking Grass. The flowers rise a foot or more above the slender foliage to quiver in the breeze. Outstanding all-purpose grass both as a specimen, massed in groups, in borders, or as a groundcover. Foliage turns from bright green to golden as it matures. The Quaking grasses are pest and disease free. It is a clumping deciduous grass with tall inflorescences with little bead-like seedheads from late spring into summer. Very hardy, tolerant of a range of soil conditions and pretty drought tolerant once established. and is not invasive.

Dianthus - Double Spotty