Dianthus 'Bridal Veil'
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Dianthus 'Bridal Veil'• common names: dianthus, garden pink
• flowering season: July and August
• height: flower stems grow 12 to 15 inches long that need some support due to the large, heavy flowers; without support the stems will flop
• Light requirements: full sun for the best flowering, although the plant will grow in less light
• Soil requirements: average garden soil that is well drained
• Water requirments: older plants are drought resistant; water young plants regularly their first summer
• Growth habit: grows as a multi-stemmed clump
• How to propagate: take tip cuttings in early summer, or peg-down a side shoot after slicing halfway through it with a knife
• Leaf type: glaucous-green leaves
• Ways to use it: will grow happily in a sunny garden for many years; shearing back after it finishes flowering is recommended
• Special characteristics: the beautifully colored flowers are richly fragrant
Many petals of pure white with a touch of reddish-mauve at the base create a ruffled, tousled, double flower that is an heirloom, gracing a few gardens since the 1600's. It blooms in July and August with stems of about twelve inches, adding nicely to a summer bouquet. And very fragrant. Hardy to USDA Zone 6.