Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Dianthus
Variety Name: Jolt™ Pink F1
Genus: Dianthus
Species: barbatus interspecific
Year: 2015
Common Name: Dianthus Interspecific
Type: Flowers from Seed
Breeder: PanAmerican Seed Company
Close Market Comparison: Amazon F1 Rose Magic, Noverna Coral, Barbarini Rose
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Dead Heading Recommended: No
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Dark green
Plant Habit: Mounded, upright
Plant Height: 13-17 inches
Bloom Time: Late spring to frost
Bloom Color: Pink, rose
Bloom Color Pattern: With veins
Bloom Size: 3/4 inch floret, 4 inch umbel
Fragrance: Slight
IN THE GARDEN
Container: Yes
Pollinator Friendly:All, bees, butterflies, birds, hummingbirds
Weather Tolerance: Cold, heat, rain, wind
Garden Spacing: 10-14 inches
Plant Spread: 14-17 inches
Medium Height Divider: Yes
Cut Flower: Yes
HOW TO GROW
Plant in full sun in fertile & well-drained soils. Water moderately as needed to keep the soil evenly moist, especially in hot weather. Fertilize every other week or as needed with a complete balanced fertilizer.
AAS Winners
AAS Display Garden- River Valley Master Gardeners –
Stunning pink flowers held up by sturdy stems. One of my favorites for a bright splash of color.
It did well in Zone 6a garden with drought and heat.