Dianthus Mountain Frost™ Ruby Glitter

Dianthus  dye-AN-thus

Mountain Frost™ Ruby Glitter: Mountain Frost™ Ruby Glitter Dianthus is an jaw-dropping spectacle in the sunny garden. It features red flowers over-layed with creamy white blotches, that not only appear in spring, but rebloom again during the summer months. Similar to other Dianthus, it has lush grayish-green leaves that add contrast to the flowers. Low growing and compact.

Zone 4

Full Sun

Height: 6-8″/Spread: 10-12″

Spring – Fall

Size Available: 1 Gallon

Dianthus Mountain Frost™ Ruby Glitter

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.