Dianthus caryophyllus 'King of Blacks'

Common Name: Carnation

The pleasantly scented, double black-maroon flowers of Dianthus caryophyllus 'King of Blacks' are an old-time favorite for any garden! Blue-green, grasslike foliage forms a dense mound. Wonderful in rock or border gardens. Carnations are exceptional as a cut flower for early summer arrangements.

Spreading, mounded growth habit
Fragrant cut flower

Height

16-20 inches

Spread

12-16 inches

Hardiness

3 - 9

Exposure

  • Full Sun
  • Full to Part Sun

Attributes

  • Fragrant
  • Good for Cut Flowers

Season of Interest

  • Summer

Bloom Color

  • Burgundy
  • Red
  • Black/nearly Black
Dianthus caryophyllus (Carnation)
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