Devon Cottage Pinball Wizard carnation
Dianthus 'Devon Cottage Pinball Wizard'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Devon Cottage Pinball Wizard' carnation (Dianthus 'Devon Cottage Pinball Wizard') 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, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. It blooms in early to late spring and again in early to late summer. The flowers are fragrant and attract butterflies and bees.
Pairs well with Blue fescue, Monsieur Jules Elie peony, and Johnny jump up.