About
A large, conical to pyramidal, evergreen conifer to 35�40m from the Mexican state of Durango, with long, flat needles bluish- to pale-green above and with two greyish stomatal bands beneath, and large, upright, cylindrical seed cones ripening from yellow-green to brown. A rare and unusual fir for a large garden or arboretum in a mild, sheltered climate.
About the genus
Dianthus can be annuals, evergreen perennials or subshrubs with narrow, often greyish leaves and showy flowers that are frequently fragrant
Plant details
Suggested usesRock gardens, borders, wildflower meadows
Care notes
CultivationWell-drained, often alkaline soil in full sun
PruningDeadhead or shear after flowering
PropagationSeed, division, or cuttings depending on species
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceRust occasionally