Overview
Dianthus are low, dense mounds that all start flowering in June, in pinks, reds and whites. They take sun or part shade and are hardy to zone 4.
The catalog's advice for growing them with lavender: "It shares lavender's love of sun and lean, well-drained soil, and its soft pink and white flowers edge a lavender planting beautifully in early summer."
At a glance
- 21 plants in the catalog.
- Light: sun or part shade 21. 21 do best in the sun border and 0 do best in the shade garden (a plant that takes both does well in either).
- Zones: from zone 4 up to zone 9.
- Size: 8 to 11 inches tall.
- Deer: sometimes browsed 21.
- Pollinators: Good 21.
- Unlock levels 6–37, plugs 14–17 coins.
Every plant
Sorted by unlock level. Sizes are in inches. Bloom shows when flowering starts (counted from early March) and its pattern.
| Plant | Light | Zones | Height × width (in) | Bloom | Deer | Pollinators | Level | Plug (coins) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleblossom Burst Dianthus | Sun, Part shade | 4–9 | 10 × 20 | Early June · repeats if deadheaded | Sometimes browsed | Good | 6 | 15 |
| Lip Gloss Dianthus | Sun, Part shade | 4–9 | 8 × 20 | Early June · repeats if deadheaded | Sometimes browsed | Good | 7 | 14 |
| Cute as a Button Dianthus | Sun, Part shade | 4–9 | 8 × 14 | Early June · repeats if deadheaded | Sometimes browsed | Good | 8 | 15 |
| Electric Red Dianthus | Sun, Part shade | 4–9 | 10 × 16 | Early June · repeats if deadheaded | Sometimes browsed | Good | 8 | 15 |
| Goody Gumdrops Dianthus | Sun, Part shade | 4–9 | 10 × 18 | Early June · repeats if deadheaded | Sometimes browsed | Good | 8 | 15 |
| Double Bubble Dianthus | Sun, Part shade | 4–9 | 8 × 8 | Early June · repeats if deadheaded | Sometimes browsed | Good | 11 | 15 |
| Paint the Town Fancy Dianthus | Sun, Part shade | 4–9 | 10 × 18 | Early June · repeats if deadheaded | Sometimes browsed | Good | 14 | 17 |
| Classic Coral Dianthus | Sun, Part shade | 4–9 | 10 × 14 | Early June · repeats if deadheaded | Sometimes browsed | Good | 15 | 17 |
| Kiss and Tell Dianthus | Sun, Part shade | 4–9 | 10 × 18 | Early June · repeats if deadheaded | Sometimes browsed | Good | 17 | 15 |
| Whipped Cream Dianthus | Sun, Part shade | 4–9 | 10 × 14 | Early June · repeats if deadheaded | Sometimes browsed | Good | 19 | 17 |
| Sweetie Pie Dianthus | Sun, Part shade | 4–9 | 10 × 14 | Early June · repeats if deadheaded | Sometimes browsed | Good | 20 | 17 |
| Black Cherry Frost Dianthus | Sun, Part shade | 4–9 | 10 × 14 | Early June · repeats if deadheaded | Sometimes browsed | Good | 26 | 17 |
| Cranberry Cocktail Dianthus | Sun, Part shade | 4–9 | 10 × 14 | Early June · repeats if deadheaded | Sometimes browsed | Good | 27 | 17 |
| Funky Fuchsia Dianthus | Sun, Part shade | 4–9 | 10 × 16 | Early June · repeats if deadheaded | Sometimes browsed | Good | 27 | 17 |
| Paint the Town Magenta Dianthus | Sun, Part shade | 4–9 | 8 × 14 | Early June · repeats if deadheaded | Sometimes browsed | Good | 29 | 17 |
| Paint the Town Red Dianthus | Sun, Part shade | 4–9 | 8 × 18 | Early June · repeats if deadheaded | Sometimes browsed | Good | 30 | 17 |
| Raspberry Ruffles Dianthus | Sun, Part shade | 4–9 | 10 × 14 | Early June · repeats if deadheaded | Sometimes browsed | Good | 30 | 17 |
| Paint the Town Fuchsia Dianthus | Sun, Part shade | 4–9 | 8 × 14 | Early June · repeats if deadheaded | Sometimes browsed | Good | 32 | 17 |
| Cherry Vanilla Dianthus | Sun, Part shade | 4–9 | 10 × 12 | Early June · repeats if deadheaded | Sometimes browsed | Good | 35 | 17 |
| Maraschino Dianthus | Sun, Part shade | 4–9 | 11 × 14 | Early June · repeats if deadheaded | Sometimes browsed | Good | 37 | 17 |
| Spiked Punch Dianthus | Sun, Part shade | 4–9 | 8 × 14 | Early June · repeats if deadheaded | Sometimes browsed | Good | 37 | 17 |
Tips
- Most of these belong in the ☀️ sun border, next to the lavender. In the shade garden a plant that also takes part shade tops out at 88% health, and a sun-only plant loses 7 health a week and will not flower.
- Deadhead repeat and long bloomers while they are in flower for more bloom weeks and more bouquet stems.
See also
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