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Delilah™ Bicolor Purple Dianthus

Dianthus plumarius 'Delilah Bicolor Purple'

Bloomin' Easy®
  • Hardy in zones 4-9 with excellent heat tolerance and reliable cold hardiness once established
  • Eye-catching bicolor blooms feature deep purple petals with crisp white edges and a spicy-sweet clove fragrance
  • Compact, mounding habit grows 8-12 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide, perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers
  • Deer resistant and drought tolerant once established, with blue-green evergreen foliage that looks good year-round
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Where to Plant

Sunlight: Provide at least six hours of direct sunlight daily for the best flowering and compact growth. Plants tolerate light afternoon shade in hot climates, but too much shade results in fewer blooms and leggy stems.

Soil: Requires well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Sandy or gravelly soils work well. For clay soil, amend heavily with coarse sand and comite or plant in raised beds to prevent crown rot during wet periods.

Watering Requirements

Water deeply once or twice weekly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once mature, Delilah Dianthus is quite drought tolerant and prefers to dry out between waterings. Avoid overhead irrigation, which can promote fungal issues on the foliage.

Pruning Tips

Shear plants back by one-third after the first flush of blooms fades to encourage a second round of flowers and maintain a tidy, compact shape. In late winter or early spring, trim away any damaged or dead foliage before new growth emerges. This light maintenance keeps plants vigorous for years.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow-release granular fertilizer in early spring as new growth begins. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers, which push leafy growth at the expense of flowers and can make plants floppy. One spring feeding is typically sufficient for the entire season.

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We ship your plants when it's safe to transport them to your zone. Dates are estimated and subject to weather delays.

Zone 3-4 Week of March 30th
Zone 5 Week of March 16th
Zone 6-12 Week of March 2nd


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Delilah™ Bicolor Purple Dianthus (Dianthus plumarius 'Delilah Bicolor Purple') delivers the cottage garden charm of old-fashioned pinks with a modern, compact habit that stays neat without constant fussing. Each bloom opens with deep purple petals edged in crisp white, creating a striking bicolor effect that catches the eye from across the garden. Lean in close and you'll discover the signature spicy-sweet clove fragrance that has made Dianthus a garden favorite for centuries.

Season-Long Color and Fragrance

This Bloomin' Easy® selection blooms heavily in late spring and continues producing flowers into summer, especially if you take a few minutes to shear back spent blooms. The flower stems rise above a low mound of slender, blue-green foliage that stays attractive even when the plant isn't in bloom. In mild winters, this foliage remains evergreen, providing year-round structure in the garden.

Versatile Garden Uses

The compact 8-12 inch height and 12-18 inch spread makes Delilah Bicolor Purple ideal for edging walkways, tucking into rock gardens, or planting in drifts at the front of sunny borders. It thrives in containers too, where the fragrant blooms can be enjoyed up close on patios and porches. Mass plantings create a carpet of color and scent that pollinators adore.

Tough and Easy to Grow

Like all cottage pinks, this variety thrives on a bit of neglect. Once established, it tolerates drought, poor soil, and heat without complaint. Deer and rabbits leave it alone, and the well-drained conditions it prefers naturally discourage most pests and diseases. If you've struggled with fussy perennials that demand constant attention, Delilah Dianthus is a refreshing change.

Bring fragrance, color, and easy-care beauty to your sunny garden spaces with this outstanding cottage pink.

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