Plants in genus dianthus
Dianthus knappii
Dianthus knappii is a perennial herbaceous plant endemic to the Dinaric mountains of Herzegovina and Montenegro. It features small, sulphurous-yellow flowers and linear-lanceolate leaves. The plant blooms in May and June, producing a globulous peak cluster of flowers. It thrives in xerothermal areas on limestone bedrock and is a typical heliophyte. This small-growing carnation is interesting in mass plantings and adds a unique touch to sunny garden areas.
Dianthus 'Little Jock'
Dianthus 'Little Jock' is a charming perennial known for its compact clumps of blue-green, needle-like foliage. It features large pink flowers with a striking red center, making it a standout in any garden. This plant is particularly attractive to butterflies and is resistant to rabbits, making it a low-maintenance choice for sunny locations. It thrives in a variety of climates, from USDA zones 4 to 8, and is suitable for rain gardens. Its ability to withstand full sun makes it an excellent addition to sunny perennial borders.
Dianthus 'Star Double Starlette'
Dianthus 'Star Double Starlette' is a charming plant with bright raspberry pink double-petalled blooms and jagged edges. Its gray-green waxy foliage and spicy fragrance make it a delightful addition to gardens. This early spring bloomer attracts pollinators and remains evergreen in mild winters. It thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil, with deadheading encouraging rebloom.
Dianthus 'Pinball Wizard'
Dianthus 'Pinball Wizard' is a perennial known for its striking double flowers that resemble carnations, featuring white and hot-pink stripes. These flowers emit a strong spicy, clove scent and attract butterflies, birds, and bees. Blooming from spring to fall, this plant is hardy up to zone 5 and thrives in well-drained soil. Its blue-silver foliage adds to its ornamental appeal, making it an excellent choice for cut flowers and garden displays.
Dianthus 'Kahori'
Dianthus 'Kahori' is a compact, heavy-flowering plant with grey-green foliage and medium pink, sweet-scented flowers that bloom from May. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, making it a delightful addition to sunny gardens.
Dianthus 'Fire Star'
Dianthus 'Fire Star' is a fast-growing perennial with fiery red flowers featuring a crimson eye. It blooms in late spring and early summer, reaching a height of 5-7 inches. This heat-tolerant plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil, making it a vibrant addition to gardens.
Dianthus 'Paint The Town Fuchsia'
Dianthus 'Paint The Town Fuchsia' is a low-maintenance perennial with single fuchsia flowers that have a spicy fragrance. Its grassy blue-green foliage adds texture to gardens, and it attracts butterflies. This plant is heat tolerant, deer resistant, and thrives in full sun to part shade.
Dianthus 'Bumbleberry Pie'
Dianthus 'Bumbleberry Pie' is a cold and drought-tolerant plant with extra-large rose-pink blooms featuring a hot-pink center. Its sturdy, long stems make it perfect for cutting, with a long vase life. This plant performs well in full sun and offers edible flowers, adding both beauty and utility to gardens.
Dianthus 'Wicked Witch'
Dianthus 'Wicked Witch' is a charming perennial with cherry-red flowers and tight mats of powder-blue foliage. It blooms in late April and sporadically through summer and fall, emitting a spicy clove-like fragrance that attracts hummingbirds. This plant is a mutation of Dianthus 'Feuerhexe' and was introduced in 2007.
Dianthus giganteus
Dianthus giganteus is a perennial native to the Balkans, known for its green needle-like basal rosette and 3-foot flowering stems that bloom in late May and June. The pinkish-purple flowers attract pollinators and are about 1/2 inch wide. This plant is useful for gardening backdrops and landscaping.
Dianthus 'Fire And Ice'
Dianthus 'Fire And Ice' is a delightful perennial with rich pink-raspberry flowers that emit a sweet fragrance, attracting butterflies. Its grey-green foliage and compact, rounded habit make it suitable for groundcover or container planting. This evergreen plant blooms prolifically and prefers sunny sites with well-drained soil.
Dianthus plumarius 'Alba'
Dianthus plumarius 'Alba' is a garden pink variety known for its fragrant white flowers and grey-blue foliage. Blooming in spring, this perennial attracts butterflies and is resistant to rabbits, making it a charming addition to sunny gardens.
Dianthus 'Razzlepop'
Dianthus 'Razzlepop' is a hardy carnation forming a 1-foot tall by 2-foot wide mound of silver-blue foliage. It produces a dense show of fragrant, semi-double cerise-colored flowers with a prominent central darker red eye. This plant performs well in hot, humid, and rainy conditions, particularly in the southeastern United States.