If you want a compact, fragrant edging perennial with loads of color, Dianthus × 'Pretty Poppers® 'Double Bubble' delivers. This selection (also sold as Pinks 'Pretty Poppers® 'Double Bubble') forms a tight, mounded clump of blue-green foliage and covers itself with fully double, bubblegum-pink flowers in season. The blossoms are noticeably fragrant and make a charming addition to small bouquets and cutting gardens.

Place it where you can enjoy the scent: along a walkway, at the front of a sunny border, or in a container near a patio. Mature size is petite and tidy, typically about 6-8 inches tall with a similar 6-8 inch spread, so it tucks neatly between larger perennials without getting lost. The foliage can remain attractive for long stretches of the year, giving you texture even when it is not in bloom.

For best performance, give it full sun to part shade. In hotter areas, a bit of afternoon shade can help keep the plant looking fresh. Plant in well-drained soil and avoid soggy conditions, especially in winter. Water regularly while the plant establishes; after that, keep moisture even during extended dry spells so the plant stays lush and continues producing buds.

Deadhead or shear lightly after a flush of blooms to encourage more flowers and a clean, compact look. In early spring, trim away any tired foliage and let new growth fill in. Pair it with other sun-loving perennials and annuals, or use it as a repeat in groups for a crisp, cottage-garden edge. Butterflies often visit the blooms, and the plant is commonly described as deer resistant.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-9 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 6-8"
• Spread: 6-8"
• Tolerant of: Deer
• Attracts: Butterflies
• Good for borders & edging: Yes
• Evergreen: Yes
• Fragrant: Yes
• Long bloom time: Yes

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