Sweet Purple White Bicolor dianthus
Dianthus barbatus 'Sweet Purple White Bicolor'
USDA zones6 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 5 inches tall
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White, bicolor
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Sweet Purple White Bicolor' dianthus (Dianthus barbatus 'Sweet Purple White Bicolor') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, containers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. The fragrant bicolor flowers make a high-quality cool season cut flower. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds visit the blooms. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice.
Pairs well with Coral Charm peony, Casa Blanca lily, Cornflower, and First Frost hosta.