Description
Floral Lace Picotee dianthus (Dianthus chinensis × barbatus) features frilled pink-and-white flowers that bring delicate contrast to small garden spaces. Its compact habit, typically 6–10 inches tall and wide, is well suited to low borders, mixed containers, and group plantings.
Growing Floral Lace Picotee in Alabama
Plant in full sun to light afternoon shade and well-drained soil. Slightly alkaline to neutral conditions suit dianthus; avoid heavy, waterlogged ground. Water around the base when the upper soil starts to dry, and allow good airflow around foliage. For the most reliable color in Alabama, grow it during fall and spring, as prolonged summer heat and humidity may reduce flowering. Remove spent blossoms to encourage a tidy appearance and continued bloom during favorable weather.
