| Description | A mat forming hardy Dianthus with bright rose red flowers. |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | (dye-AN-thus)(del-TOY-deez) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-9 |
| Sunlight | full sun, part shade, mostly sunny |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Temperature | enjoys cooler weather |
| Flowers | flowers bore on wiry scapes, deep rose red |
| Leaves | mat forming, green |
| Stems | wiry ground cover stems |
| Dimensions | 6 by 12 inches (HS) |
| Maintenance | dead heading will increase bloom, cutting back will help form a compact plant |
| Propagation | seeds, cuttings |
| Misc Facts | Genus name is derived from Greek Di (of Zeus or Jove) or dios (god or divine) and antho- (flower) components meaning 'Jupiter's flower or divine flower (www.plantlives.com). |
| Notes & Reference | #4-Herbaceous Perennial Plants (Allan Armitage), #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills), #145-Plant Lives, (Sue Eland) www.plantlives.com |
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