Westwood Beauty dianthus

Dianthus 'Westwood Beauty'

PerennialCaryophyllaceae

AAS Winner 1946

Westwood Beauty dianthus
Deer-resistantRabbit-resistantDrought tolerantFragrantEdible
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Bloom season
Spring, summer
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay

Garden uses

BorderContainerCottage gardenCut flowerFoundationPollinator gardenRock garden

Attracts

ButterfliesBees

Notes

'Westwood Beauty' dianthus (Dianthus 'Westwood Beauty') is a perennial for borders, rock gardens, cottage gardens, and containers. 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. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. It blooms in early to late spring and again in early to late summer. The fragrant flowers attract butterflies and bees.

Pairs well with Blue fescue, Coral Charm peony, and Carnaval De Nice tulip.