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Red Pinks Carnation
Dianthus CONSTANT BEAUTY® 'Red'
Pinks Carnation
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Flushes of brilliant red flowers blooming from early summer into fall, even during the peak heat of summer. Great in rock mulch, hot garden areas, or as a low border. Moderately fragrant and charming in containers. Do not plant where water can pool in winter. Cutting back or mowing after the first flush of blooms will keep plants tidy and provide an even longer bloom time.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Fragrant.
- Fits small spaces.
- Low maintenance.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Grows well in patio containers.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Red Pinks Carnation get?
About <6" tall and 12" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Red Pinks Carnation need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Red Pinks Carnation need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Red Pinks Carnation grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Red Pinks Carnation deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Red Pinks Carnation in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Red Pinks Carnation wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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