Dianthus caryophyllus 'Ric Rac'

Also Known As

Ric Rac Carnation

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 20"-30"
W: 20"-30"

planting zones

6a-10b

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Dianthus caryophyllus 'Ric Rac' plant details

Dianthus caryophyllus 'Ric Rac' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink, red and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. 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 caryophyllus 'Ric Rac'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 20 IN - 30 IN - wide, 20 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: pink, red and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant, long-blooming, rock garden, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianthus caryophyllus 'Ric Rac'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Our heaviest blooming Carnation bears an astonishing number of simultaneous blooms Spring thru Fall, especially with dead-heading. Delicately edged & streaked in rich cherry, wavy petaled white blooms exude a delicious clove fragrance. Cut them for bedside bouquets! To 3” across on super-branchy upright stems, you’ll love this dazzling, long blooming show stopper. Cut back to 6” in Fall, or whenever they need refreshing. Rich, composty soil & good drainage. To 30” x 30”.