Tiny Rubies Cheddar Pink (Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Tiny Rubies')
dy-ANN-thus grah-tee-ah-no-pol-ih-TAY-nus 'Tiny Rubies'
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Deciduous Perennial Mounding
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Available May 9
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Availability |
Tray of 10 4" pots |
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$37.98 |
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Gray-green foliage with a grass-like appearance that will eventually grow into a low mat. Dark pink fragrant flowers. Will rebloom if spent flowers are removed.
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Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Tiny Rubies' is a delightful, compact cultivar of the Cheddar pink or grass pink perennial. Reaching just 6 inches tall and up to 12 inches wide, this diminutive dianthus forms a neat, mat-like mound of blue-green, needle-like foliage. In late spring to early summer, the plant becomes smothered in an abundance of tiny, double-blooming flowers in a lovely shade of deep, ruby-red. The petite, fragrant blooms have a ruffled, carnation-like appearance and stand out beautifully against the low-growing, evergreen leaves. 'Tiny Rubies' is exceptionally well-suited for use as an edging, groundcover, or spilling over the edges of rock gardens, raised beds, and containers. Its tidy, spreading habit and vibrant color palette also allow it to integrate seamlessly into mixed perennial plantings. This low-maintenance, drought-tolerant dianthus thrives in well-drained, poor to average soils and full sun exposure, making it an easy-to-grow addition to sunny, cottage-style, or alpine-inspired landscapes.
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Plant Data |
Mature Size |
3 - 6 inches
tall. 8 - 12 inches
wide.
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Growth Rate |
Moderate |
Moisture Tolerance |
Dry - |
Zones |
3a - 9b
(Usually hardy to -40° F)
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Tags |
Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Dry, Edging, Extended Bloom Time, Filler, Formal Garden, Fragrant Flowers, Full Sun, Good for Beginners, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rock Garden, Low Maintenance, Mounded, Normal Soil, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Reblooms, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Salt, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Winter Interest
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Bloom Period |
May - July
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Flower Color |
Dark pink
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