Moulin Rouge carnation
Dianthus 'Moulin Rouge'
RHS AGM 2003
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 inches tallup to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
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Notes
'Moulin Rouge' carnation (Dianthus 'Moulin Rouge') is a perennial for borders, containers, rock gardens, 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 dry to average soil of most types. It blooms in spring and again in summer, and the fragrant flowers draw butterflies and bees. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits. The foliage stays evergreen.
Pairs well with Blue fescue, Casa Blanca lily, and Coral Sunset peony.