Dianthus 'WP Passion' ~ Scent First® Passion Dianthus easy-care The fine soft needles emerge

The fine soft needles emerge light green and become rusty red in winter

Airy panicles of violet buds open to small tubular lavender flowers with flaring ends that bloom from mid spring into summer

but if the leaves are spotting then water is stagnating on the leaves or in the pot

The lightly fragrant dark red semi-double flowers bloom from late spring into fall

Cut stalks after flowering to prevent self-seeding

Dianthus 'WP Passion' ~ Scent First® Passion Dianthus easy-care The fine soft needles emergeScent First Passion Dianthus is a compact evergreen perennial with mat forming narrow icy blue green foliage and heavy flowering. The spicy scented, fully double velvet red flowers bloom through summer into fall. Blooms best in full sun and slightly alkaline, moist, and well drained soil. Type: Perennial Height: 0. 5' 1 Spread: 0. 5 1 Spacing: 1 USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Red Season of Interest: Summer, Fall