Dianthus plumarius 'Velvet N Lace'
Cottage Pinks
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9 TENDER PERENNIAL
Highly fragrant dark burgundy, almost black flowers with a lacy white edge adorn this plant in summer.
Height
12-18 Inches
Spread
15 Inches
Color
Pink/Red
Interesting Notes
Great cut flowers on strong stems.
Bloom Time
June-July
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
This is a woody evergreen- do not cut back hard before winter.
When to Divide
early spring or fall, every 3 years to retain vigor
Good Companions
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), Silver Mound (Artemesia schmidtiana), Sea Thrift (Armeria maritima), New York Aster (Aster novi-belgii), Blackberry Lily (Belamcanda chinensis), Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii), Serbian Bellflower (Campanula poscharskyana), Bluemist Shrub (Caryopteris clandonensis), Snow in Summer (Cerastium tomentosum), Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata), Coneflower (Echinacea Mango Meadowbrite), Creeping Baby's Breath (Gypsophila repens), Tall Bearded Iris (Iris ), English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum), Asiatic Lily (Lilium ), Bee Balm (Monarda didyma), Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivanti), Stonecrop (Sedum )Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Containers |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Cut Flowers |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Blue-Gray |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
