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- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 8 - 10 Inches
- Mature Spread 12 - 14 Inches
- Growing Zones 4 - 9
lowering from spring until the fall, Delilah™ Bicolor Purple Dianthus will provide an injection of color for months on end. Remaining compact at less than a foot tall, this Dianthus plumarius forms a neat mound of green-silver foliage above which its flowers grow. The blooms of this ‘Garden Pink’ have a spicy scent and are also perfect for using as a cut flower.
Being small, Delilah™ Bicolor Purple Dianthus is made for growing in a container or lining a pathway. Relatively low maintenance, it can also cope with brief dry periods. Native to parts of central and Eastern Europe, this plant is suitable for growing in zones 4 to 9 of the US.
Delilah™ Bicolor Purple Dianthus Care
For the best blooms, you will want to place this Delilah™ Bicolor Purple Dianthus in full or partial sun. It likes well-drained soil that is relatively fertile and either neutral or alkaline. Water it deeply and frequently until established. An application of general fertilizer in spring will encourage reblooming all season long.
Regular deadheading will promote new flower buds to form. When grown in a pot or container, more frequent irrigation will be required than when grown in the ground. Come winter, simply cut the stems to the ground and mulch with organic matter.
Delilah™ Bicolor Purple Dianthus Spacing
The Delilah™ Bicolor Purple Dianthus tends to grow no more than 10 inches tall and 14 inches wide. When growing as a group, space each plant around 12 to 14 inches apart for maximum impact.
Delilah™ Bicolor Purple Dianthus Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 8 - 10 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 12 - 14 Inches |
| Spacing: 12 - 14 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): Pink, Purple |
| Flower Description: purple-pink petals |
| Bloom Period: Spring to early fall |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green, Silver |
| Foliage Description: Blue and Gren Shades |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Disease, Pests & Insects |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Containers |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Foliage Interest, Fragrant, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Delilah™ Bicolor Purple Dianthus |
| Other Name(s): Carnation |
| Scientific Name: Dianthus plumaris 'Delilah Bicolor Purple' |
- SKU:
- 1231015138-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.