Maraschino carnation
Dianthus 'Maraschino'
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
'Maraschino' carnation (Dianthus 'Maraschino') is a perennial for borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, and containers. 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. It stays evergreen, and the fragrant blooms attract butterflies and bees. It is also drought tolerant and salt tolerant. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Catmint, Coneflower, and Blue fescue.