Nana Pink Tones carnation
Dianthus 'Nana Pink Tones'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size6 to 12 inches tall6 to 18 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Pink (double)
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
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Notes
'Nana Pink Tones' carnation (Dianthus 'Nana Pink Tones') is a perennial for borders, containers, cottage gardens, and rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. It grows 6 to 12 inches tall and bears fragrant, double pink flowers in spring and again in summer. Butterflies and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Blonde Ambition blue grama, Nodding onion, and Black Beauty peony.