Coconut Punch carnation
Dianthus 'Coconut Punch'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size9 to 12 inches tall9 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Wine red with white blotches (double)
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Coconut Punch' carnation (Dianthus 'Coconut Punch') is a perennial for borders, containers, cottage gardens, and rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average soil of most types. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. The double flowers are wine red with white blotches and smell sweet. Bees and butterflies visit the blooms, which open in spring, summer, and autumn.
Pairs well with Blue fescue, Cheyenne Spirit echinacea, and Black Parrot tulip.