A 2006 perennial plant of the year, the sturdy, low-growing "Firewitch" performed well even as the days grew warmer. After the blooms faded, I sheared them back and was rewarded with a fall rebloom.

Some varieties grow as low as 2 inches, others as tall as 16 inches. The low-growing varieties work well in rock gardens. — Dianthus (D. chinensis), while technically a biennial, is used as an ...

Compared to other dianthus varieties, this dianthus distinguishes itself compared to other dianthus varieties. It’s taller, at about 18 inches.

Dianthus can bloom over a long period in the Bay Area, and though many are summer bloomers, some can flower well into the fall. Planting in fall will establish plants for spring.

4. Fancy new Dianthus is a reblooming perennial Dianthus is a sun lover that smells great and grows low so it can be used as a blooming groundcover. The new variety “Paint the Town Fancy ...

Some types of dianthus are called “hardy” annuals or “tender” perennials, a designation also commonly used with pansies and violas. We use these terms to indicate that while these varieties may not be ...

You’ve probably heard plants described as annuals and perennials in gardening. Knowing the difference between annual vs. perennial plants will help you understand how each type will behave in ...