Vivid Bright Light carnation
Dianthus 'Vivid Bright Light'
USDA zones5 to 8
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
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Vivid Bright Light' carnation (Dianthus 'Vivid Bright Light') is a perennial for borders, containers, rock gardens, and cottage 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 is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. The fragrant blooms appear in spring, summer, and autumn, and they attract butterflies and bees.
Pairs well with Blue fescue, Silver sage, and Karl Foerster feather reed grass.