Dianthus 'Delilah Magenta'

While deadheading flowers is not every gardener's cup of tea, it can be a very meditative experience and will often reward the deadheader with more blooms and a tidier appearance overall. 'Delilah Magenta' dianthus (often called a carnation) is a perennial that will definitely keep on producing more blooms when spent flowers are removed, with magenta red flowers contrasting beautifully against the silvery green foliage. This sun-lover will add a nice pop of color in garden borders or containers, and combines well with other summer flowers. Evergreen in warmer climates, dianthus suffers a bit in our Pacific NW winters, but as long as it has good drainage, it should return season after season. A spicy, clove-like fragrance may appeal to humans, but will often deter deer.      

Common Name: Carnation

Plant Type: Perennial

Mature Size: 8" - 10" tall, 12" - 14" wide

Growth Rate: Moderate

Cold Hardiness: -30°

Light:

• Full Sun
• Afternoon Sun
• Morning Sun

Foliage Color: Green

Bloom Color: Red

Bloom Time:

• Spring
• Summer

Structure: Clumping

Characteristics:

• Attracts pollinators
• Cut flower friendly
• Container Lover
• Deer-resistant
• Fragrant
• Hanging Basket Lover

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

Please Note: When Ground Shipping is selected, plants will be shipped on the following Monday to help maintain the plant quality.