PROMOTIONAL™ Hello Yellow Pinks

The selection sold as PROMOTIONAL™ Hello Yellow is the patented Dianthus 'WP19 VAL01', a compact, mounding perennial with semi-double yellow flowers and glaucous blue-green leaves. Its patent describes flowering from May through October and a medium, clove-like flower fragrance. [Plant patent USPP33311P2](https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP33311P2/en) · [Gardenia](https://www.gardenia.net/plant/dianthus-promotional-hello-yellow) ## Garden Use The patent records a mature foliage mound 35 cm tall and 23 cm wide, with flowers carried above it. This supports a display of about 14 inches high by 9 inches wide. Use the compact plant at the front of a sunny border, in rock gardens or containers, and for cutting; its repeat flowering and fragrant blooms also suit a pollinator or fragrance garden. [Plant patent USPP33311P2](https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP33311P2/en) · [Gardenia](https://www.gardenia.net/plant/dianthus-promotional-hello-yellow) ## Growing Conditions Give it full sun and well-drained, moderately fertile soil. The patent identifies it as a hardy perennial; horticultural references list USDA Zones 5–9. Allow the surface to dry between waterings rather than leaving the crown wet, and keep air moving around the foliage. [Plant patent USPP33311P2](https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP33311P2/en) · [Gardenia](https://www.gardenia.net/plant/dianthus-promotional-hello-yellow) ## Maintenance Deadhead spent flowers to encourage repeat bloom, then trim lightly after flowering to retain the compact mound. [Gardenia](https://www.gardenia.net/plant/dianthus-promotional-hello-yellow)