Dianthus carthusianorum
A clump-forming dianthus with narrow, grass-like foliage and upright, largely leafless stems topped with tightly packed clusters of deep pink flowers. Blooming through early and mid-summer, it brings a light, vertical accent to the front of sunny borders. Best suited to well-drained, open sites, where its tidy habit and extended flowering make it an easy, reliable choice.
Growing Conditions
Light: full sun
Moisture: average to dry
Soil: well-drained; dry, sandy or rocky soils
Hardiness zone: 5
Maintenance: low
Size & Habit
Height (cm): 60
Spread (cm): 30
Habit: clumping
Seasonal Interest
Flowering period: June–Aug
Seasonal interest: early to mid-summer flowering
Foliage: green
Flower: pink
Ecology & Notes
Wildlife value: pollinators
Deer/Rabbit resistance: moderate
Habitat: front of border; sunny borders; dry, grassy plantings
Features: upright flower scapes; dense flower clusters; grass-like foliage; long flowering
Notes: native from western and central Europe into southwestern Russia; narrow, grass-like foliage forms tight clumps from which mostly leafless stems rise; flowers are carried in dense clusters and persist over a long period; performs reliably in open, sunny positions