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Dianthus - Zing Rose
The Dianthus ‘Zing Rose’, Dianthus Deltoides, is a beautiful bright rose/mauve flower. With its grassy blue-gray foliage and profuse blooming time, ‘Zing Rose’ is one not to miss. Dianthus ‘Zing Rose’ has a plant spread of 12-18” and a height of 6”. Dianthus will bloom from mid summer to early fall. In order for a longer bloom time, deadhead the blooms continuously throughout the summer. Dianthus needs a sunny site with well-drained soil, but will tolerate some shade in the afternoon and humidity. These fragrant, spicy dove like flowers look wonderful as a border plant, rock gardens, along walks or paths, for edging and a definite in cottage gardens. ... details
Snow in Summer The Cerastium ‘Snow in Summer’, Cerastium tomentosum, is a wonderful bright-white, star shaped flower that blooms from last spring to early summer. The silvery, mat-forming foliage looks great as a ground cover, in rock walls or between stepping-stones. It may have the tendency to spread but has no serious pests and diseases. ‘Snow in Summer’ has a plant height of 4” with a plant spread of 6-12”. This easy to grow perennial requires full sun and will grow in dry to moist soils that are well drained. One should sheer back ‘Snow in Summer’ after flowering to keep it clean and compact and to keep from spreading. For a perennial that can be planted anywhere, ‘Snow in Summer’ is the way to go. |
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