Early Bird Chili Dianthus (Pinks)

Dianthus 'Early Bird Chili' This spicy little overachiever shows up two weeks before every other Dianthus at the party, because waiting is simply not in its vocabulary. Ruffled, toasty coral-pink blooms burst against silvery gray-green foliage in a color combo that somehow manages to be both fiery and sophisticated. And the scent? A rich, spicy clove fragrance that stops people mid-step and makes them lean in for a second whiff. Compact and tidy by nature, 'Early Bird Chili' is the kind of plant that earns its prime real estate. Tuck it along a walkway, in a container by the front door, or at the edge of a border where its color and fragrance can actually be appreciated up close. Height:  6 to 8 inches Width:  8 to 10 inches Exposure:  Full Sun  Foliage:  Grey-green Zone:  5-9c Dianthus Care Tips Light: Thrives in full sun, at least 6 hours of direct sun daily. More sun means more blooms and a more compact, tidy habit. Plants in shade tend to stretch out and flower poorly. Water