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Dianthus caryophyllus ODESSA® Easy Pink

ODESSA® Easy Pink Carnation

ODESSA® Easy Pink Carnation

Exposure

  • Sun

Rusticity

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Bloom time

  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September

  • Abundant flowering
  • Decorative dark burgundy foliage
  • Attratces butterflies
  • Longlasting flowering
  • Drought resistant

The Dianthus Odessa Easy Pink, from the Odessa® rustic carnation series, stands out for its generous size. It offers pretty pink two-tone layered flowers and charming gray-green foliage. Evergreen and hardy, this dianthus flowers abundantly from spring until late autumn. Its scent is spicy, reminiscent of clove. Its resistance to drought, extreme temperatures and deer makes it a robust perennial. It is ideal for borders, rock gardens, pots, hanging baskets or planters. Odessa Easy Pink not only attracts attention with its large, bright pink double flowers, but also butterflies, adding an enchanting touch to any garden.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
10 - 12 in.
Spread
10 - 12 in.
Height
10 - 12 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Compact
  • Spreading

Flowering colours:

  • Dark pink center
  • Light blue

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Water thoroughly during the year of planting
  • then during periods of drought thereafter.

Maintenance:

  • Easy. Remove spent flowers to stimulate flowering. Cut back after flowering to promote compact growth.

Soil requirement:

  • Fertile
  • rich and well drained

Features

Resistance:

  • Diseases
  • Drought

Attract:

  • Pollinators
  • Butterflies

Use:

  • Borders
  • Rockeries
  • Flowerbeds
  • Ground cover
  • Butterfly garden
  • Cottage style garden.

Attribute:

  • Long flowering. Double flowers

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