Dianthus Pixie
USPP #13578, COPF
"Cheddar Pinks"

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BENEFITS
A very hardy fragrant Dianthus that re-blooms repeatedly from spring well into fall.

BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Flowers are pink with dark pink accents. Spreads rapidly to form a carpet or low mound of gray-green foliage.

LOCATION
Full sun. USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8; AHS Heat Zones 9 to 1. See our Growing Zones page to reference growing zones in your area.

USE
Best in the front of beds and borders, rock gardens and stone or brick walls. Combines well with Lamb's Ear, Coreopsis, Artemisia and Columbine.

SIZE
Flowers will rise to 12" over attractive 7" foliage mounds, spreading up to 30 inches in two years. Plant 2 to 3 plants per square yard.

CULTURE
Performs best in well-drained soil. Tolerates most growing conditions. Needs no winter protection. Plant in full sun in the North; protect from harsh afternoon sun in the South. Should be divided in 2 to 3 years. Also see our General Planting Tips for more information.

Meet the Breeder
'Pixie' is a new hybrid from the breeding work of the famous Fleming brothers of Nebraska, introduced by Blooms of Bressingham in cooperation with the University of Nebraska.

Compared to 'Spotty', an earlier and very popular Fleming introduction, 'Pixie' flowers longer and is more vigorous.

The genus Dianthus includes some of the gardening world's most popular flowers, including carnations. The genus name is Greek for "divine flower." The common name "Pinks" comes from the toothed petal edges, which appear to have been trimmed with a tailor's pinking shears.