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Dianthus × allwoodii (Allwood Hybrids): Long-Blooming Salmon Pinks

Allwood hybrids are modern dianthus bearing salmon-pink blossoms (cultivar 'Doris' has a scarlet center) that bloom freely with moderate fragrance. Long-blooming, 1–3 ft. tall. Use stone/gravel mulch; divide spring or fall.

Culture & Care

  • Soil: Well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic; full sun to part shade.
  • Propagation: Divide spring or fall.

Potential Problems

Slugs, sow bugs, grasshoppers, chipmunks, squirrels, deer; crown rot and rust in humid/poorly drained sites.

Quick Reference

Height/Spread1–3 ft.
Growth HabitClumping, Moderate Grower
LightFull Sun to Part Shade
MoistureMedium
MaintenanceLow
FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Fragrant Flowers, Fragrant Foliage, Showy Flowers
Bloom TimeEarly Summer to Late Summer
Flower ColorSalmon, Pink
UsesBeds, Borders, Cut Flowers
StyleCottage Garden
TypeAnnual

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