Allwood hybrids (Dianthus × allwoodii)
dy-ANN-thus ex all-WOOD-ee-eye
Genus:
Dianthus
These modern hybrids bear salmon-pink blossoms ('Doris' has scarlet in the center) and bloom freely with moderate fragrance.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
Long-blooming, salmon pink blossoms.
Care:
Grow in full sun and well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soil. Use a stone or gravel mulch.
Propagation:
Divide in spring or fall.
Problems:
Slugs, sow bugs, grasshoppers, chipmunks, squirrels, deer. Crown rot and rust can affect plants in humid regions or those planted in poorly drained soils.
Overview
Height
1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread
1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit
Clumps
Growth Pace
Moderate Grower
Light
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture
Medium Moisture
Maintenance
Low
Characteristics
Attracts Butterflies,
Fragrant Flowers,
Fragrant Foliage,
Showy Flowers
Bloom Time
Early Summer,
Late Summer,
Summer
Flower Color
Salmon,
Pink
Uses
Beds and Borders,
Cut Flower
Style
Cottage Garden
Seasonal Interest
Summer Interest
Type
Annuals