EverLast Burgundy Blush carnation
Dianthus 'EverLast Burgundy Blush'
USDA zones5 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
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Notes
'EverLast Burgundy Blush' carnation (Dianthus 'EverLast Burgundy Blush') is a perennial for borders, containers, cottage gardens, and rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average soil of most types. Its fragrant flowers open in spring, summer, and autumn, and bees and butterflies visit them. The foliage stays evergreen and the plant grows about 12 inches tall. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal.
Pairs well with Deep Blue Clips tussock bellflower, Lavender, Early Sunrise largeflower tickseed, and Blue fescue.