General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 5 - 8 inches
Plant Spread: 10 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Blue-green
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Other: Clove-scented
Flower Color: Red
Other: Crimson
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: Remove spent flowers for rebloom
Uses: Provides winter interest
Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP21824

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Trade name information:
Series: Early Bird™
Trade Name: Radiance
Cultivar name: 'Wp09 Mar05'
Common names
  • Border Pinks
  • Dianthus
Also sold as:
  • Rebekah

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Location: Kalama, Wa.
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Location: My garden
Date: April 2016
Location: Kalama, Wa.
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Location: My garden
Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2016-07-11
Location: Jones OK,
Date: March 2015
Dianthus Early Bird Radiance
Location: Pembroke, GA
Date: 2016-08-21
Photo courtesy of Santa Rosa Gardens. Used with permission.

Photo courtesy of Singing Tree Gardens Nursery
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