Telstar Picotee dianthus
Dianthus 'Telstar Picotee'
AAS Winner 1989
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Telstar Picotee' dianthus (Dianthus 'Telstar Picotee') is a perennial for borders, containers, cottage gardens, and rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. It blooms in early to late spring and again in early to late summer. The fragrant flowers draw butterflies and bees.
Pairs well with Lamb’s ear, Blue fescue, Stargazer lily, and Queen of Night tulip.