Horatio carnation
Dianthus 'Horatio'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size6 to 9 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Rose-pink with maroon center ring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Horatio' carnation (Dianthus 'Horatio') is a perennial for borders, containers, rock gardens, and cottage 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. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. Its fragrant rose-pink blooms have a maroon center ring and open in spring and again in summer. Butterflies and bees visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Blue fescue, Cheyenne Spirit echinacea, and Pink Impression tulip.