Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Hybrid origin, India
Types
Not Available
Dianthus chinensis, Dianthus deltoides
Habitat
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats
meadows, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
Pink, Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Silver
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertilizer like 2:3:2
Compost, organic fertlizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leafminer
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Basketary, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used for Landscaping
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
FELICIA amelloides
DIANTHUS
Common Name
Blue Marguerite
Dianthus, Garden Spice Fuchsia Dianthus
In Hindi
ब्लू गुलबहार
Dianthus
In German
Blau Marguerite
Dianthus
In French
Bleu Marguerite
Dianthus
In Spanish
Margarita azul
Dianthus
In Greek
μπλε Marguerite
Dianthus
In Portuguese
azul Marguerite
Dianthus
In Polish
niebieski Marguerite
Dianthus
In Latin
Margareta blue
Dianthus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Asteraceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Caryophylleae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Caryophylloideae
Season and Care of Blue Marguerite and Dianthus
Season and care of Blue Marguerite and Dianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Marguerite and Dianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Marguerite season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dianthus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Marguerite is Loam and for Dianthus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Marguerite is Acidic, Neutral and for Dianthus is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Marguerite and Dianthus Physical Information
Blue Marguerite and Dianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Marguerite height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Blue Marguerite and Dianthus are as follows:
Blue Marguerite flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
Blue Marguerite leaf color: Green
Dianthus flower color: Pink and Fuchsia
- Dianthus leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Blue Marguerite and Dianthus
Care of Blue Marguerite and Dianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Marguerite pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dianthus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Marguerite needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.