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- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 8 - 12 Inches
- Mature Spread 8 - 12 Inches
- Growing Zones 5 - 8
Dianthus is a striking perennial that adds a burst of color to a landscape. Lively pink full-sized flowers feature petals with fringed edges. Narrow, sword-shaped deep green leaves offset the flowers. Dianthus Barbarini Sweet William is a low-maintenance plant that grows as a perennial in USDA growing zones 5 through 8.
This beauty is a dwarf variety and reaches about a foot tall, so feature it near the front of beds or borders. Dianthus makes a stunning plant when used solo in a container or included in a mixed planting where the lush greenery and vivid flowers will complement other plants. Butterflies will feed on the fragrant flowers, and these plants are rabbit-resistant.
Salmon Barbarini™ Dianthus Care
Full sun is best for Salmon Barbarini™ Dianthus and will encourage full and healthy growth. This plant is easy to maintain and not very fussy in terms of soil quality, as long as the soil is well-drained. Water this plant weekly or when the soil starts to dry out.
Deadhead Dianthus to encourage more blooms and trim the plant back after the flowers fade to encourage more growth in the next growing season. Apply a balanced fertilizer every 6 to 8 weeks during the growing season.
Salmon Barbarini™ Dianthus Spacing
This dwarf Dianthus will grow 8 to 12 inches tall and 9 to 12 inches wide. Plants can be spaced 8 to 10 inches to create a full bed or edging. Use an 8- to 10-inch container for two plants.
Salmon Barbarini™ Dianthus Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 8 - 12 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 9 - 12 Inches |
| Spacing: 9 - 12 Inches |
| Habit: Dwarf |
| Flower Color(s): Pink |
| Flower Description: Salmon pink |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Salmon Barbarini™ Dianthus |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: DIANTHUS `BARBARINI SALMON` |
- SKU:
- 1006831-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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Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
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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.
