Dianthus barbatus 'Pinocchio'

Border Carnation


Photo courtesy of Ball Seeds

  • Clusters of double flowers
  • Vivid shades of red, pink, white, & bicolor
  • Dwarf plant with lance shaped leaves
  • Blooms late spring-summer
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fragrant
Fragrant
Ground Cover
Ground Cover
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Full Sun



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in loose, well drained soil Deadheading can promote more blooms Apply fertilizer annually for best bloom

Height: 6-8 in
Spread: 6-8 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Multi-Color
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Ground Cover
  • Border or Bed
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Fragrant
  • Container
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Habit:

  • Mounding

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Spring Bloomer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water