Kahori Dianthus Plant - aka Carnation or Sweet William Plant - 4 inch pot

Dianthus ‘Kahori’ is a delightful perennial plant that offers beautiful blooms and a lovely fragrance. Here are some key details about it:

• Botanical Name: Dianthus ‘Kahori’
• Common Name: Border Pinks
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-9
• Description:
  • Forms a low clump of grassy grey-green foliage.
  • Blooms with fragrant, semi-double, lilac-pink flowers during the summer.
  • Well-suited for edging and rock gardens.
  • Attractive to butterflies.
  • Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom.
  • Evergreen in warm winter climates.
  • The name “Kahori” means “fragrance” in Japanese.
• Growing Conditions:
  • Sun Exposure: Full sun
  • Soil Type: Normal or sandy
  • Soil pH: Neutral or alkaline or acid
  • Soil Moisture: Dry
  • Care Level: Easy
• Appearance and Characteristics:
  • Flower Color: Deep pink
  • Blooming Time: Early summer to late summer
  • Foliage Color: Grey-green
  • Height: 15-20 cm (6-8 inches)
  • Spread: 20-30 cm (8-12 inches)
  • Growth Rate: Slow
• Uses:
  • Accent plant
  • Attracts butterflies
  • Suitable for borders, containers, and cut flowers
  • Deer-resistant
  • Drought-tolerant

Dianthus ‘Kahori’ is a wonderful addition to any garden, providing both beauty and fragrance. If you decide to grow it, you’ll enjoy its charming pink blooms throughout the summer!