Dianthus 'Pomegranate Kiss'

Also Known As

Garden Pinks
Pomegranate Kiss Hardy Carnation

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 20"

planting zones

4a-8b

Dianthus 'Pomegranate Kiss' plant details

Dianthus 'Pomegranate Kiss' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dianthus 'Pomegranate Kiss'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 20 IN wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianthus 'Pomegranate Kiss'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Masses of these double pomegranate-red flowers, splashed and edged with pink and scented with fine spice, appear in early summer on sturdy (cuttable) 8" stems over a lovely mat of blue-green grassy foliage. S/M/GDr PP21895

By: Forestfarm

Boasting fragrant rich velvet red blossoms, this double form of garden pink has petals that are distinctively etched and edged in rosy pink. As the flowers age, they fade to romantic shades and contrast attractively with the blue green grassy foliage. Remember, Dianthus prefer an alkaline soil, so amend with limestone if your soils tend to be acidic. Tidy compact habit 6" high x 8" wide.

By: Avant Gardens

Gardening facts about Dianthus 'Pomegranate Kiss' plant

How to Grow Dianthus 'Pomegranate Kiss'

Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant