PRETTY POPPERS™ 'Double Bubble' Pinks

PRETTY POPPERS™ ‘Double Bubble’ is the PP29972 Dianthus selection bred for a petite mound of double, medium-pink flowers over blue-green foliage. Walters Gardens lists it in the PRETTY POPPERS® series and describes it as floriferous; its profile gives a mature size of 6–8 inches high and wide, hardiness in USDA zones 4–9, and bloom from early summer into early fall. [Walters Gardens](https://www.waltersgardens.com/variety.php?ID=DIADB) is the breeder source for these traits. ## Landscape Use The compact size suits the front edge of a border, an edging, or a small container. The breeder also lists it for cut flowers and mass planting. Double blooms add texture while the narrow foliage keeps a low, tidy outline. ## Growing Conditions Plant in full sun or part shade in loose, well-drained soil. Walters Gardens lists average to low water needs and neutral to alkaline soil preferences. Avoid prolonged saturation and do not let the foliage dry sharply during hot weather. Bees and butterflies visit the flowers. ## Maintenance Trim faded flower stems after the main flush to encourage fresh growth. Leave the semi-evergreen foliage in place through winter, and clear away damaged growth as new growth begins.