Dianthus 'Mad Hatter'

Also Known As

Mad Hatter Perpetual Carnation

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

6a-10b

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Dianthus 'Mad Hatter' plant details

Dianthus 'Mad Hatter' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In summer pink and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees 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 and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dianthus 'Mad Hatter'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianthus 'Mad Hatter'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Oh my gosh, grow your own intensely fragrant, romantic Carnations without the gazillions of chemicals sprayed on commercial flowers! One of the old-time "Perpetual Carnations" reincarnated from the past by John Barrington (see p. 50), 'Mad Hatter's' 4" double blooms appear in multiples atop stout arching stems from mid-Spring till Fall above handsome blue-grey foliage. The more you cut, the more they produce especially if you side-dress with 1" of compost twice a year. Grow at the edge of a bed or in a container (10+ gal). Provide well-drained soil and cut back to a few inches tall anytime to refresh.