Pinball Wizard carnation
Dianthus 'Pinball Wizard'
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, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
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Notes
'Pinball Wizard' carnation (Dianthus 'Pinball Wizard') is a perennial for borders, containers, cottage gardens, and rock 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 stays about 12 inches tall, and its fragrant blooms draw butterflies and bees. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. The foliage is evergreen, and the plant handles dry spells well.
Pairs well with Coneflower, Tussock bellflower, Lavender, and Blue fescue.