Dianthus x 'Jolt™ Pink'
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- dy-AN-thus
- This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
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- Description
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Jolt™ Pink Dianthus is an interspecific hybrid of Dianthus barbatus. It was bred to be fragrant, heat tolerant, and have long-lasting hot pink flowers with dark pink venation and the typical fringed petals. It grows to a height of 16 to 20 inches and a width of 12 to 14 inches.
Plant it in full sun to partial shade in rich, well-drained soils. Deadheading spent flowers throughout the season and regular light fertilization will help the plant keep blooming from late spring to early fall. Prune back in the fall after flowers are finished.
This low maintenance, easy to grow plant is a great choice for mixed containers, pathways, rock gardens, or mass planted in the middle of colorful borders. It will be a star in a cutting garden or plant it near a patio to enjoy its sweet fragrance.
Diseases, Insect Pests, Other Plant Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems. However, it is susceptible to rust and attack by aphids and slugs.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Dianthus
- Family:
- Caryophyllaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Wildlife Value:
- Flowers attract butterflies, birds, and hummingbirds.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 1 ft. 4 in. - 1 ft. 8 in.
- Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Mounding
- Rounded
- Growth Rate:
- Rapid
- Maintenance:
- Low
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- High Organic Matter
- Soil pH:
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Occasionally Dry
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12 inches-3 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Description:
- Bred to be non-fruiting
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Pink
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Good Cut
- Long Bloom Season
- Long-lasting
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Description:
- Electric hot pink flowers with dark pink venation, the 5 petals appear to be cut with pinking shears. Flowers do not set fruit.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Shape:
- Lanceolate
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Simple laceolate leaves with smooth margins have an attractive dark green color and alternate leaf arrangement.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- Upright stiff stems
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Patio
- Pool/Hardscape
- Rock Wall
- Small Space
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Cutting Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Rock Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Attracts:
- Butterflies
- Hummingbirds
- Songbirds
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Dry Soil
- Heat
- Rabbits
- Problems:
- Problem for Cats
- Problem for Dogs
- Problem for Horses
