Jolt™ Pink Dianthus is an interspecific hybrid of Dianthus barbatus . It was bred to be fragrant, heat tolerant, and have long-lasting hot pink flowers with dark pink venation and the typical fringed petals. It grows to a height of 16 to 20 inches and a width of 12 to 14 inches. Plant it in full sun to partial shade in rich, well-drained soils. Deadheading spent flowers throughout the season and regular light fertilization will help the plant keep blooming from late spring to early fall. Prune back in the fall after flowers are finished. This low maintenance, easy to grow plant is a great choice for mixed containers, pathways, rock gardens, or mass planted in the middle of colorful borders. It will be a star in a cutting garden or plant it near a patio to enjoy its sweet fragrance. Diseases, Insect Pests, Other Plant Problems: No serious insect or disease problems. However, it is susceptible to rust and attack by aphids and slugs.
Curated pairwise relationships between this plant and others in the library — who feeds
whom, who competes, who confuses the pests. Green reads as a good pairing, red as one to avoid.
No curated interactions recorded for this species yet.
Also noted by NC State
Related species the NC State Plant Toolbox flags for this plant — look-alikes to tell
apart, and plants that play a similar role in a planting. Ones we carry in the library are linked.
Fills a similar nicheBuddleja Lo & Behold® 'Pink Micro Chip'Gaillardia pulchellaLantana camara 'Miss Huff'
Full plant profile
Growing Conditions
Plant type
Herbaceous Perennial
Life cycle
Perennial
USDA zones
7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day) | Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Soil texture
High Organic Matter
Soil pH
Alkaline (>8.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Soil drainage
Good Drainage | Occasionally Dry
Available space
12 inches-3 feet
NC region
Coastal; Piedmont
Mature size
Height: 1 ft. 4 in. - 1 ft. 8 in. | Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
Growth rate
Rapid
Maintenance
Low
Canopy layer
4 - Herbaceous (1-3 ft)
Form & Appearance
Habit / form
Erect; Mounding; Rounded
Foliage
Broadleaf Evergreen
Leaf color
Green
Leaf type
Simple
Leaf arrangement
Alternate
Leaf shape
Lanceolate
Leaf margin
Entire
Hairs present
No
Leaf detail
Simple laceolate leaves with smooth margins have an attractive dark green color and alternate leaf arrangement.
Flower color
Pink
Flower value
Fragrant; Good Cut; Long Bloom Season; Long-lasting; Showy
Flower detail
Electric hot pink flowers with dark pink venation, the 5 petals appear to be cut with pinking shears. Flowers do not set fruit.
Bloom time
Fall; Spring; Summer
Fruit detail
Bred to be non-fruiting
Stem color
Green
Stem detail
Upright stiff stems
Wildlife & Ecology
Native status
Unknown
Wildlife value
Flowers attract butterflies, birds, and hummingbirds.
Attracts
Butterflies; Hummingbirds; Songbirds
Landscape Use
Landscape location
Container; Patio; Pool/Hardscape; Rock Wall; Small Space; Walkways
Landscape theme
Butterfly Garden; Cutting Garden; Pollinator Garden; Rock Garden
Design feature
Border; Mass Planting
Garden tags
#nectar plant #hot pink flowers #border front #flowers early fall #long-lasting flowers #fast growing #rabbit resistant #flowers late spring #flowers early summer #showy flowers #flowers late summer #mass planting #butterfly friendly #easy to grow #deer resistant #small spaces #fragrant flowers #heat tolerant #long bloom time #rock garden #low maintenance #fruits mid-summer #problem for dogs #problem for horses #problem for cats #bird friendly #hummingbird friendly #container plant #border middle #wildlife friendly #compact #walkway
Problems & Resistance
Problems
Problem for Cats; Problem for Dogs; Problem for Horses