Grow dianthus for fragrant flowers Dianthus has beautiful silvery green foliage topped with delicately scented flowers in spring. Add one or more to your garden! Dianthus Care and Growing Tips Looking for fragrant flowers and beautiful foliage? Dianthus may be just what you need in your flower garden. The tight mound of gray foliage is as attractive as the delicious spicy flowers. Dianthus Dianthus hybrids Zones 3 to 9 Full sun Well-draining soil The spicy clove scent of the flowers is what many people refer to as "pinks," but some pinks actually have no scent at all. Give it a sniff before you buy, you won't be disappointed. Note: The "pink" nickname refers to the edges of the flowers, which look like they've been cut with pink scissors, not the color. They are closely related to carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus) and share their scent. The flowers grow on tender stalks about 6 inches high above the plant, and are perfect for cutting small va...
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