Goody Gumdrops carnation
Dianthus 'Goody Gumdrops'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Goody Gumdrops' carnation (Dianthus 'Goody Gumdrops') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, containers, 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. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. The fragrant blooms open in spring, summer, and autumn, and butterflies and bees visit them.
Pairs well with Coneflower, Catmint, and Blue fescue.