Botanical Name: Dianthus caryophyllus | |
Common Name: Carnation, Clove Pink, Pinks |
Plant Type
Annual
Height Range
Under 1', 1-3'
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Yellow, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Mediterranean
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a