Dianthus 'Elizabethan Pink'

Also Known As

Elizabethan Pink Carnation

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 10"-15"

planting zones

3a-10b

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Dianthus 'Elizabethan Pink' plant details

Dianthus 'Elizabethan Pink' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer burgundy and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dianthus 'Elizabethan Pink'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 10 IN - 15 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant, heirloom, long-blooming, rock garden, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianthus 'Elizabethan Pink'

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Scentsational! I love this new-for-us, old fashioned & surprisingly large flowered Dianthus! Right out of a 16th century tapestry, the 2” blooms form rounded petals edged in deepest maroon, almost black color. Strongly clove-scented, they’re held on upright 12-18” branching stems above silvery, tufted, matting foliage to 15” across. Choice as a cut flower, or drop them in mulled wine or cider – they’re edible! EASY, as long as you provide decent drainage on the edge of a bed or in a container. Give a 1” side-dress of compost once or twice a year for vigorous bloom.