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Dianthus microlepis - Alpine Dianthus

Alpine Dianthus

Dianthus microlepis

  • AKA Dianthus microlepis var. degenii
  • Small rose-pink five-petaled flowers rise above the foliage
  • Green or silvery-green foliage remains very tight and compact
  • One of the smallest dianthus on the market
  • Bloom Time: Summer

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Pink

HEIGHT:
5-8 cm

SPREAD:
15-20 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in full sun in a gritty, well-drained, alkaline soil. Deadhead to encourage more flowers, but otherwise a very low maintenance plant.

Additional Notes about Alpine Dianthus:

Originates in Bulgaria.

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Partial Sun/Shade
Evergreen
Evergreen
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Fragrant
Long Blooming
Long Blooming
Ground cover
Ground cover
Rock garden
Rock garden
SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained
GROWTH RATE:
Slow
ATTRIBUTES:
Xeriscape
FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Spr-Sum
HABIT:
Mounding
Compact
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging
Rooftop (extensive)