Valda Louise carnation
Dianthus 'Valda Louise'
USDA zones5 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size9 to 18 inches tall9 to 18 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Carmine-pink (double)
Notes
'Valda Louise' carnation (Dianthus 'Valda Louise') is a perennial. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. Deer tend to browse other plants first. Double carmine-pink flowers are fragrant and bloom from late spring to mid summer. The plants grow 9 to 18 inches tall and wide.
Pairs well with Feather reed grass, Greig's tulip, and Astilbe.