Rubin carnation
Dianthus 'Rubin'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size3 to 6 inches tall9 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Deep pink to magenta
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Rubin' carnation (Dianthus 'Rubin') is a perennial for borders, rock gardens, containers, and cottage 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, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Fragrant deep pink to magenta flowers open in spring and again in summer, and bees and butterflies visit them. It sits low on the menu for deer and rabbits.
Pairs well with Blue fescue, Queen of Night tulip, and Shirley Temple peony.