Dianthus caryophyllus 'King of The Blacks'

Also Known As

Dianthus caryophyllus 'Grenadin King of Blacks'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 10"-12"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Dianthus caryophyllus 'King of The Blacks' plant details

Dianthus caryophyllus 'King of The Blacks' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer black, burgundy and red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dianthus caryophyllus 'King of The Blacks'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 10 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: black, burgundy and red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: clove-scented, clumping, container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant, long-blooming, rock garden, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianthus caryophyllus 'King of The Blacks'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is the 'drama KING' of the carnation family! Clumps of evergreen silvery foliage provide the foundation for upright 18" stems topped with clove scented flowers with petals of such dark red that they appear velvet black! Long bloom season, excellent candidate for the cutting garden..long lasting in the vase. Sunny spot in well drained, alkaline soil.

By: Secret Garden Growers

The blackest of the near-black carnations! Forms to a 2’ high & wide mound of blue-grey foliage. From late Spring thru Summer strong flower stems bearing loads of medium-sized, darkest burgundy, clove-scented blooms create dramatic contrast in the garden – & make GORGEOUS cut flowers! Provide good drainage & compost annually for a healthy, bloomiferous plant! Great in a container!