Gran's Favourite carnation
Dianthus 'Grans Favourite'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
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Notes
'Gran's Favourite' carnation (Dianthus 'Gran's Favourite') is a perennial for borders, low maintenance beds, and ground cover. 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. The fragrant flowers draw butterflies and bees. It blooms in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal.
Pairs well with Lavender, Early Sunrise largeflower tickseed, Deep Blue Clips tussock bellflower, and Feather reed grass.