Dianthus 'Dad's Favourite'

carnation

Family	Caryophyllaceae
Plant Type	herbaceous perennial
Zone	USDA: 4a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Spread	20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The herbaceous perennial Dianthus 'Dad's Favourite' (carnation) bears showy, dark red and fragrant blossoms during early summer to mid summer. This plant has foliage that is greyish yellow in colour.