Frosty carnation
Dianthus 'Frosty'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Frosty' carnation (Dianthus 'Frosty') is a perennial for borders, containers, and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal. Bees and butterflies visit the fragrant flowers. The evergreen foliage stays attractive through the year, and the plant tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Coneflower, Tussock bellflower, and Lavender.