Plant Information

Capitán™ Purple Frost Dianthus

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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Dianthus cultivars

Common Name: Pot Carnation

Hardiness Zone: 7a - 10b

Hardiness Degree: 20°F (-6.7°C)

Blooming Season: Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Autumn

Plant Habit: Upright

Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Fragrant Flowers, Frost Tolerant

Water: Medium

Fertilize: Once a week

Spacing: 12 - 18" (30 - 46cm)

Height: 12 - 18" (30 - 46cm)

Width: 14 - 18" (36 - 46cm)

Exposure: Partial Sun, Sun

General Information: These larger carnation plants are ideal for medium-sized and larger containers and as featured plants in gardens. They display striking bicolor flowers.

Grower Information:

LARGE VIGOR | UPRIGHT

Premium dianthus series with XL vigor can be sold for a premium price. Novel bicolor double blooms have a pleasing fragrance. Durable through the cold-chain shipping processes in retail settings.

'KLEDP23440'

(Flowering Only License)

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