Dianthus 'Mars'
MARS PINK
Caryophyllaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, heavy frost
0.1m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Pruning: Shear spent flower stems to encourage another flush.

 
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Dianthus 'Mars'
MARS PINK
Caryophyllaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, heavy frost
0.1m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in red

Flowering Time: late spring

Leaves: silver-grey


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, formal, contemporary, cottage & alpine designs

Uses: informal edging, pot, mass planting, groundcovers, border, between pavers, crevice

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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