Stagirond carnation
Dianthus 'Stagirond'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size6 to 9 inches tall6 to 9 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Whites, pinks, reds, red-purples (bi-colors)
Garden uses
Notes
'Stagirond' carnation (Dianthus 'Stagirond') is an annual for annual beds. It grows well in cool weather and can ride out a light frost. This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It stays 6 to 9 inches tall and wide. Blooms open in late spring and early summer in whites, pinks, reds, and red-purples, including bi-colors. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal.
Pairs well with Queen of Night tulip, Grape hyacinth, Hollyhock, and Karl Rosenfield peony.