Raspberry Ruffles carnation
Dianthus 'Raspberry Ruffles'
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
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Notes
'Raspberry Ruffles' carnation (Dianthus 'Raspberry Ruffles') is a perennial for borders, containers, cottage gardens, and rock gardens. 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. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. The fragrant flowers draw butterflies and bees. It blooms in spring, summer, and autumn, and the evergreen foliage stays put through winter.
Pairs well with Catmint, Coneflower, and Black Taffeta coral bells.