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Holly Chichester
Caryophyllaceae
DIANTHUS 'Amazon Neon Purple'( AMAZON SERIES)
Amazon Neon Purple Sweet William, Sweet William
A nice new twist on an old favorite, this hybrid of the perennial D. barbatus (sweet William) blooms the first rather than the second year from seed. From late spring to fall, it bears showy flat clusters of fragrant purple flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The narrow leaves are dark green.
This short-lived perennial likes full sun and well drained soil, and will tolerate hot summers. Excellent planted in masses, containers or mixed borders, it also makes a long lasting cut flower. Remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering and to keep the plant tidy. Lightly side-dress with fertilizer once a month to keep it growing and flowering.
9 - 1
6 - 9
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Perennial
Full Sun, Partial Sun
18"-24" / 45.7cm - 61.0cm
10"-12" / 25.4cm - 30.5cm
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Hybrid Origin
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Well Drained
Loam, Sand
Drought
Medium
Average Water
Upright/Erect
Spring, Summer, Fall
Showy
Purple, Dark Red
Tan
Green
Yes
No
Single
Glossy
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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