Normally I would dismiss an annual that has flowers as small as Diamond Frost, but growing this plant has made me a raving fan. I think you too will become a fan of this plant once you’ve grown it.
Diamond Frost is an easy to grow annual that performs in most any climate, and has was won awards across the country to prove it. It is a low billowing plant that reaches about 20 inches in height and width. The small white flowers are so abundant that the cumulative mass of flowers creates a beautiful show akin to Baby’s Breath. What is most remarkable is that this plant bloomed from the day I planted it until the day I had a heavy frost in my garden. It is a blooming machine. Its soft white flowers seem to compliment any plant in proximity, making it very versatile.
It is great planted in a large solid block or mixed with other annuals, perennials or shrubs. It is superb in mixed containers or hanging baskets. Space the plants about a foot apart and you will get a full display within weeks.
Diamond Frost is heat and drought tolerant, and requires no more care than planting and the occasional watering. There is no need to dead-head or to groom this gem.
4 comments:
Is this an Armitage introduction? He pushed this one at a talk he gave recently...!
I know that Allen is a fan of this plant but I don't think he developed it.
An interesting note: I saw some awesome Poinsettias at my local grocery store that were grown in combination with Diamond Frost. This could give new life to a holiday plant. Great Idea.
I bet that was a stunning combo! (not one of those new cultivars of "blue" poinsettia, I hope??!!)
It's my 3rd summer growing it. I bring inside for the winter. It makes a great houseplant.
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