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. |