Dianthus microlepis
Dianthus microlepis - Alpine Dianthus
More About 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
Interesting Notes:
Originates in Bulgaria.
Zone:
3Height:
5-8 cmSpread:
15-20 cmColour:
PinkAlpine Dianthus 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.
Dianthus microlepis Characteristics
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Long Blooming
Fragrant
Drought Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Evergreen
Rock garden
Ground cover
Soil Moisture
Well-drainedAverage to Dry Soils
Moist to Average
Growth Rate
SlowAttributes
XeriscapeFlowering Time
Lt. Spr-SumHabit
CompactMounding
Foliage Color
GreenLandscape uses
Border/edgingRooftop (extensive)