Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Dianthus'Cosmic Swirl Red' produces red flowers with pink swirls. The silvery-green foliage is a fine foil for the mass of rich pink flowers that are continually replaced, but even when not in flower the low creeping evergreen mats make a good background for surrounding plants. Plants almost flower themselves to death, so it is advisable to take cuttings of Dianthus 'Cosmic Swirl Red' in late summer and replace old plants every three to four years.
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Dianthus ‘Cosmic swirl red’ and wildlife
Dianthus ‘Cosmic swirl red’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Dianthus ‘Cosmic swirl red’ poisonous?
Dianthus ‘Cosmic swirl red’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Dianthus 'Cosmic Swirl Red'
