Dianthus Scent First® Sugar Plum

If you're looking for continuous color, sweet fragrance, and a compact form that fits almost anywhere, Dianthus Scent First® Sugar Plum checks every box. This award winning variety from the UK?s renowned Whetman® breeding program produces clusters of ruffled pink double blooms edged in white. The flowers open from chocolate colored buds and are held above a tidy cushion of silvery blue foliage. Blooming from early summer into fall, it brings reliable color and a clove like scent to sunny garden spaces.

Perfect for beds, borders, containers, and mass plantings, Sugar Plum reaches just 11 inches tall and wide, making it a natural choice for the front of the garden or tight spaces that need a boost of color. The strong stems make it a great option for small scale cut flower use, and the neat habit pairs well with other compact sun lovers like lavender, salvia, and sedum.

This dianthus thrives in full sun and well drained soil with average moisture. It?s hardy in Zones 5 to 9 and benefits from regular deadheading to encourage rebloom. Drought tolerant and low maintenance once established, it?s also heat tolerant and deer resistant. Sugar Plum is part of the celebrated SCENT FIRST® Collection, combining garden performance with fragrance and form, ideal for gardeners who want beauty that goes beyond bloom color.

SKU: 44608
Genus: Dianthus
Species: xhybrida
Variety: 'WP08 IAN04'
Item Form: 1-Quart
Bloom Color: Multi-Color, Pink, White
Foliage Color: Blue GreenSilver/Gray
Habit: Mound-shaped
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Moisture Requirements:

• Moist, well-drained

Bloom Start: Early Summer
Bloom End: Late Fall
Uses:

• Beds
• Border
• Containers
• Cut Flowers
• Fall Color

Special Features:

• Fragrance
• Repeat Bloomer

Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9
State Shipping Restrictions: GU, HI, PR, VI