The Dianthus ‘Zing Rose’, Dianthus Deltoides, is a beautiful bright rose/mauve flower. With its grassy blue-gray foliage and profuse blooming time, ‘Zing Rose’ is one not to miss. Dianthus ‘Zing Rose’ has a plant spread of 12-18” and a height of 6”. Dianthus will bloom from mid summer to early fall. In order for a longer bloom time, deadhead the blooms continuously throughout the summer.
Dianthus needs a sunny site with well-drained soil, but will tolerate some shade in the afternoon and humidity. These fragrant, spicy dove like flowers look wonderful as a border plant, rock gardens, along walks or paths, for edging and a definite in cottage gardens.