Photo of Dianthus 'Rainbow Loveliness' flower by Karl Gercens III

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Dianthus 'Rainbow Loveliness'

Also Known As

  • Dianthus hyb. 'Rainbow Loveliness'
  • Dianthus Rainbow Loveliness
  • Rainbow Loveliness Fringed Pink

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-14"
  • W: 10"-12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Dianthus 'Rainbow Loveliness' plant details

Dianthus 'Rainbow Loveliness' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer lavender, pink, red and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dianthus 'Rainbow Loveliness'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 10 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 14 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender, pink, red and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, fragrant, heirloom, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianthus 'Rainbow Loveliness'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Christopher Lloyd extols this seed strain from the 1920s as 'one...that I would never want to be without.' Very sweet-scented, it can perfume a whole garden. Colors of pink, red, lilac and white, bicolor blooms too! Short-lived perennial. Sow in late summer for sturdy spring plants, or spring sow for flowers the first year.

Gardening facts about Dianthus 'Rainbow Loveliness' plant

How to Grow Dianthus 'Rainbow Loveliness'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
    • red
    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 12"

  • sun - bright shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-8b

Size

Height: 12"

Width: 12"

  • sun - bright shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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aka Spotty Pink

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 4"-6"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
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aka Dianthus 'Clusterhead Pink', Dianthus carthusianorum 'Clusterhead Pink', Carnation, Clusterhead Pink, Pinks

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 6"-9"

  • sun - bright shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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aka Cottage Pinks

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

3a-10b

Size

Height: 18"

Width: 12"

  • sun - bright shade
  • even moisture - regular
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