Dianthus caryophyllus 'Chomley Farran'

Also Known As

Chomley Ferran Carnation

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

5a-10a

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Dianthus caryophyllus 'Chomley Farran' plant details

Dianthus caryophyllus 'Chomley Farran' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dianthus caryophyllus 'Chomley Farran'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, fragrant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianthus caryophyllus 'Chomley Farran'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Vividly striped with smoky lavender and BRIGHT fuchsia-red-pink, the large (up to 1.5"), fully double flowers of this 12-18" blue-green mounder are fragrant, too!... great for border or bouquet. S/M/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Another ‘DRAMA QUEEN’ we found in a corner at Heronswood years ago…Fluffy double flowers are silver violet and overlaid with blazing scarlet streaks…reminds me of swirled salt water taffy – 20” h x 12” w – A wowser of a cut flower – Full sun, well drained soils with a bit of lime in our area – Also pots well – Don’t know who ‘Chomley’ is, but she must be a zippy dresser! Zone 5

By: Secret Garden Growers

As far as I have researched, this is the only remnant available in the U.S. of the type of Carnation or Dianthus so beloved by plant breeders of the 1700s and 1800’s. Sadly, there used to be over 200 of these striped varieties called “Bizarres” now lost to cultivation, some with blooms to 4” across! We are happy to help preserve this fantastic purple & rose bi-color, bearing 2.5” slightly scented flowers. Since the branching, foot-long, arching stems are almost pendulous, enjoy them in an elevated pot or hanging basket. Cut flowers to die for! Rich, well drained soil. The blue-green foliage forms a cute, sturdy 1’ mound.