First Love® Cheddar Pink
Dianthus 'First Love'
Sku #6773
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Noted for the multiple hues of its dainty blossoms, this compact perennial blooms nearly continuously from spring until frost. From compact, silvery blue-green foliage, the flowers emerge white, change to pink and age to lavender-rose. May bloom year-round in warmer climates. Essential to the cottage garden and perennial border.
Common Name: First Love® Dianthus
Botanical Name:Dianthus 'First Love'
Watering Needs:Water regularly in extreme heat for best performance. Requires less water once established.
Botanical Pronunciation:dy-AN-thus
Plant type:Perennial
Deciduous/evergreen:Evergreen
Growth habit:Compact
Growth rate:Moderate
Average landscape size:Grows to 12 to 18 in. tall and wide.
Special features:Compact Form, Easy Care, Gift Plant, Waterwise
Blooms:Late spring to fall; nearly year-round in warm climates.
Flower color:Pink
Flower attributesFlowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Garden styleCottage