Hardy Carnation 'King of the Blacks', Dianthus 'King of the Blacks', Dianthus 'Grenadin King of Blacks', Clove Pink 'King of the Blacks'
Enriching any garden’s color scheme, Dianthus caryophyllus ‘King of the Blacks’ (Carnation) is an eye-catching, loosely-tufted, herbaceous perennial with a profusion of clove-scented, dark burgundy-red, double flowers, up to 2 in. across (5 cm), atop firm stems. Elegantly rising above a low mound of evergreen, gray-green, linear foliage, the velvety, ruffled blossoms are produced in succession from late spring to mid-summer. Adding contrast in the garden, this hardy carnation is perfect for the sunny border, and patio containers and makes exquisite and long-lasting cut flowers.
| Hardiness |
5 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3, H1 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Dianthus |
| Common names | Dianthus Flower, Carnation, Pink |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
5 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3, H1 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Dianthus |
| Common names | Dianthus Flower, Carnation, Pink |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Dianthus caryophyllus ‘King of the Blacks’ (Carnation) do I need for my garden?
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|---|---|---|
| Dianthus caryophyllus ‘King of the Blacks’ (Carnation) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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