FIRST LOVE Dianthus
Dianthus 'First Love'
FIRST LOVE Dianthus (Dianthus 'First Love') is a perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 10–14 in tall and 12–15 in wide, needs low to medium water, and prefers full sun. Flowers open white and age to deep rose; very long bloom season for a dianthus.
low to medium water10–14 in tall and 12–15 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistantToxic to dogs
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Dianthus 'First Love'
- Variety / cultivar
- FIRST LOVE
- Type
- Perennial
- Mature size
- 10–14 in tall and 12–15 in wide
- Water needs
- low to medium water
- Sun
- full sun
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- loam, sandy, well drained only
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- pink, white
- Bloom time
- late spring, early summer, mid summer
- Pollinator value
- moderate
Planting & establishment
Deep water every 1–2 weeks during establishment (first growing season), then water sparingly per Plant Select guidance.
Frequently asked questions
- Is FIRST LOVE Dianthus good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. FIRST LOVE Dianthus is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a perennial suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does FIRST LOVE Dianthus get?
- It matures to about 10–14 in tall and 12–15 in wide.
- How much water does FIRST LOVE Dianthus need?
- It needs low to medium water once established.
- Is FIRST LOVE Dianthus safe for dogs?
- No — FIRST LOVE Dianthus is considered toxic to dogs. Keep pets away and check with your vet.
