Dianthus ‘Passion’

Common Name:
Dianthus ‘Passion’
Common name – Pink

Description:
Dianthus ‘Passion’ is a compact, free-flowering perennial prized for its vivid, deep pink to magenta blooms and delightful clove-like fragrance. The finely fringed flowers sit above neat mounds of blue-green, grass-like foliage, creating a striking contrast that works beautifully in garden beds, borders, rockeries, and decorative pots. Flowering generously from spring through summer and often again into autumn in Melbourne’s climate, this variety provides long-lasting colour and charm. ‘Passion’ thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained, slightly alkaline to neutral soil. It performs exceptionally well in Melbourne’s temperate conditions, particularly when planted in an open, sunny position with good air circulation. Regular deadheading encourages repeat flowering and maintains a tidy appearance. Its compact growth habit and vibrant colour make it ideal for cottage gardens, formal edging, and low-maintenance landscapes.

Form:
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 20–30 cm
Width: 30–40 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Deep pink
Magenta

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Scented flowers
Bee Attracting
Herbaceous
Perennial
Suitable for Borders
Suitable for Cottage Gardens

Toxicity:
Generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:
Lavender
Salvia
Gaura
Erigeron
Heuchera

Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
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