Dianthus American Pie® Georgia Peach
Dianthus dye-AN-thus
American Pie® Georgia Peach: Dianthus ‘Georgia Peach Pie’ is a fragrant perennial pink from the American Pie series, known for its compact growth and abundant, large single blooms. The flowers are a combination of peach and pink tones, with a distinct coral-colored ring in the center. The foliage forms a low, tidy cushion of blue-green, grassy leaves. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and hopefully resistant to deer.
Zone 4
Full Sun
Height: 10-12″/Spread: 12-14″
Spring – Fall
Size Available: 1 Gallon
Description
Dianthus dye-AN-thus
Dianthus barbatus (Sweet William) is a biennial or short-lived perennial that is often grown as an annual. It thrives in loamy, slightly alkaline soil in sun or partial shade in hot summer climates. The flowers grow in rounded, dense clusters. Colors range from white through intense red and purple, often bicolor. There are many cultivars available, including double-flowered and dwarf forms. The epithet ‘ barbatus’ refers to the barbed or beard-like growth arising from the petals.
