Dianthus 'First Love'
Dianthus ‘First Love’ has intensely fragrant flowers that change from white through pink to deep rose-pink as they age.
Description:
Dianthus ‘First Love’ has intensely fragrant flowers that change from white through pink to deep rose-pink as they age. Flowering plants will show all these colours at the same time. The petals are fringed and have darker pink brush strokes at their bases. Blooms from spring until fall with nice foliage year round. Drought tolerant.
Common Name: Pinks
Family: Caryophyllaceae (The Pink Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Full Sun
Height: 8-12"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Drought Tolerant, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Miscellaneous - Garden Origin
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