Barcelona Pink dianthus
Dianthus barbatus 'Barcelona Pink'
USDA zones6 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 4 inches tall
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Dense
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Pink, coral
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Barcelona Pink' dianthus (Dianthus barbatus 'Barcelona Pink') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, containers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. It forms a dense, low mat with fragrant pink and coral blooms that make a high-quality cool-season cut flower. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Fragrant Bouquet hosta, Ornamental onion, and Pink Hawaiian Coral peony.