King of the Blacks carnation
Dianthus caryophyllus 'King of the Blacks'
USDA zones5 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Sizeup to 24 inches tall12+ inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'King of the Blacks' carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus 'King of the Blacks') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, containers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. Fragrant flowers open in spring and again in summer, and butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit them. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. The evergreen plants reach up to 24 inches tall.
Pairs well with Caradonna sage, Moonshine yarrow, and Silver feather grass.