Dianthus caryophyllus 'Raspberry Ripple'

hardy carnation

Family	Caryophyllaceae
Plant Type
Zone	USDA: 6a - 10b RHS: H - HH EGF: H2 - G1 Australia: 1 - 4
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	60 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft)
Spread	45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	Dianthus caryophyllus 'Raspberry Ripple' (hardy carnation) bears bright red and fragrant flowers during early summer to early fall. The foliage is greyish aquamarine and greyish green in colour and evergreen.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, container, cut flowers and mass planting.
Special Characteristics	Dianthus caryophyllus 'Raspberry Ripple' has a natural resistance to deer. Dianthus caryophyllus 'Raspberry Ripple' attracts butterflies to your garden.