Dianthus 'Edgehog' (Variegated cottage pinks)
Botanical Information
Family | Caryophyllaceae |
Genus | Dianthus |
Cultivar | 'Edgehog' |
Patent Number | PPAF |
Category | Perennials |
Origin | Selected at Hoffie Nursery & GET Group in Union, Illinois, United States in 2010. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 1 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -40 - (-35) |
Temperature (°F) | -40 - (-30) |
Height | 10 cm |
Spread | 30 cm |
Flowering Period | May, June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A low, grassy mound plant with blue-green foliage that has a cream margin and hot pink, semi double flowers. |
Shape | A low, mounded habit. |
Landscape | Best in large groupings or along pathways. |
Propagation | Propagate by division in early spring or fall. |
Cultivation | Grow in full sun in a well-drained soil. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | Leaves are blue-green with cream margins. |
Flower Description | Hot pink, semi double flowers. |