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Key characteristics

Family: Caryophyllaceae
Height: 10 to 12 inches
Width: 12 to 14 inches
Flower color: Dark pink with a red eye and white edge
Foliage color: Silvery-green
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer; often reblooms in fall
Light: Full sun
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming
Growing zone: Zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and other pollinators

Groundcovers

Dianthus 'Olivia Bella'

Olivia Bella Dianthus

Dianthus 'Olivia Bella' is a charming perennial that delights with its dark pink flowers adorned with white ruffled edges and a red eye. The blooms emit a sweet fragrance, making them as delightful to smell as they are to see. Flowering from late spring into summer, this dianthus creates a soft and romantic display, with blooms held above neat mounds of silvery-green foliage.

Originating from cultivated selections of Dianthus, 'Olivia Bella' is a standout for its elegant blooms and garden performance.

Light

Full sun

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer; often reblooms in fall

Find this plant

Works well in

Cottage Gardens
Containers
Borders
Pollinator Gardens

Companion plants

Sea thrifts · Penstemon · Catmint · Russian sage · Yarrows · Lavender

Design tip

Combine this compact dianthus with silver foliage and finely textured plants to create layered planting compositions with lasting visual appeal. The contrasting textures highlight each plant individually while giving sunny borders a refined, cohesive appearance from spring through fall.

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