Black And White Minstrels pink
Dianthus chinensis 'Black And White Minstrels'
USDA zones2 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12+ inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Black And White Minstrels' pink (Dianthus chinensis 'Black And White Minstrels') is a perennial for borders, containers, cottage gardens, and rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 2, or down to -50°F (-46°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. It forms a clumping mound that stays evergreen and gives off a sweet fragrance. Blooms open in spring and again in summer, and they draw butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees.
Pairs well with Coneflower, Tussock bellflower, and Lavender.