Marie Chabaud dianthus
Dianthus caryophyllus 'Marie Chabaud'
USDA zones6 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 inches tall
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Yellow, blue, green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Marie Chabaud' dianthus (Dianthus caryophyllus 'Marie Chabaud') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, containers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It is a scented, French garden heirloom that blooms from early to late summer. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. Butterflies and bees visit the fragrant flowers.
Pairs well with Eden rose, Calendula, and Snake's head.