Delilah™ Bicolor Magenta Dianthus
Dianthus plumarius ‘Bicolor Magenta’
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Delivery and Shipping
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Delivery and Shipping
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| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
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Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Low Maintenance, Reblooming, Flowering, Fragrant, Evergreen, Deer-resistant, Drought resistant, Heat Tolerant, Groundcover, and Container Friendly
Specifications
Specifications
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Growth RateModerate
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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FragrantYes
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Does Not Ship ToAK, HI, ID, MT
Planting & Care Instructions
Planting & Care Instructions
Growing Zones 4-9
Looking for a pop of color and fragrant flair in your perennial garden? Delilah™ Bicolor Magenta Dianthus (Dianthus 'Delilah Magenta Bicolor') bursts onto the scene with bright, bold, bi-colored blooms! Each flower boasts a bold magenta center that bleeds into soft pink outer petals, creating a stunning bicolor effect!
Also known as Garden Pinks, these reblooming beauties are compact herbaceous perennials with frilly-edged, fragrant flowers, tidy mounding form, and silver-blue evergreen foliage. Growing just under a foot tall and forming a rounded, low-maintenance clump, Delilah™ Dianthus features dense, grass-like foliage that creates a silvery-blue mat year-round. Its heavily fringed blossoms rise above the foliage on sturdy stems, attracting pollinators while resisting deer and rabbits.
Widely used in ornamental plantings across USDA Zones 4 to 9. Highly adaptable to cooler northern zones and warmer southern climates, Delilah™ Bicolor Magenta thrives in sunny, well-drained spaces across much of the U.S.!
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Key Features
- Fragrant magenta-and-pink frilled blooms
- Long bloom season with repeat flowering
- Compact, mounding habit under 1' tall
- Evergreen silver-blue foliage
- Cold-hardy and heat-tolerant
- Deer and rabbit resistant
Landscaping Uses
Blooming from spring through fall with deadheading, it's an outstanding cold-hardy and heat-tolerant choice for garden borders, containers, and rock gardens alike. Delilah™ Dianthus grows in a dense, low mound about 8-12" tall and wide, perfect for small-space pops of color. You'll love the repeat flowering and tidy form, perfect for edging walkways or adding charm to sunny nooks.
- Garden borders and edging
- Front of perennial beds
- Rock gardens and slopes
- Container plantings and planter spiller
- Cottage Garden displays
- Weed-blocking groundcover and flowering living mulch
A modern cultivar of classic Cottage Garden favorite, this Dianthus selection is a hybrid bred for enhanced blooming and fragrance. Garden Pinks trace their ancestry to Europe and Asia and have long been associated with love and affection.
Care & Maintenance
This herbaceous perennial is sun-loving, drought-tolerant once established, and thrives in well-drained soils. It offers an extended bloom time with proper care.
- Planting Time: Spring or fall planting preferred
- Sun Requirements: Full sun for best blooms
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil; dislikes clay or overly wet soils
- Moisture Needs: Moderate; use the Finger Test to check soil moisture
- Arborist Mulch: Use a 3-4 inch layer of arborist mulch
- Fertilization Needs: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring; compost enhances bloom production
- Division Info: Divide clumps every 3-4 years in early spring to rejuvenate
- Pruning Info: Deadhead spent blooms regularly to extend flowering
- Special Perks/Growing Tips:
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Low maintenance
- Tolerates heat and light drought
- Good for urban gardens
Bring Home The Drama With Delilah™!
With its sweet scent, bold coloring, and lush repeat blooms, Delilah™ Bicolor Magenta Dianthus delivers nonstop joy to sunny gardens. Order your Delilah™ Dianthus today and enjoy rich color, delightful fragrance, and carefree charm from naturehills.com!
