DIANTHUS EVERLAST™ Red and Pink

Dianthus Everlast™ Red and Pink is a compact, floriferous perennial known for its bicolor blooms that alternate between bright red and soft pink. Its double flowers add an elegant and dynamic touch to beds, borders, and rockeries, while exuding a delicate fragrance typical of carnations. Easy to cultivate, it offers abundant blooms from spring to summer.

Key Features

• Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Height: 20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 inches)
• Flowering: May to August
• Flower Color: Bright red and soft pink (bicolor) – double flowers
• Foliage: Light green, fine, evergreen
• Exposure: Full sun
• Hardiness: Good down to -20 °C (-4 °F)
• Soil: Light, well-drained, tolerant of limestone
• Watering: Moderate, avoid excess moisture
• Planting: Spring or autumn
• Pruning: Remove faded flowers to prolong blooming
• Propagation: Cuttings or division in spring

Advantages and Garden Uses

This variety offers an original bicolor bloom that catches the eye and subtly brightens beds and borders. Its double flowers and discreet fragrance make it a pleasant presence along pathways and in rockeries. Perfect for compact landscapes, it fits well in borders as well as dry rock gardens, providing structure and color for a large part of the season.

Care and Maintenance Tips

• Prefers a full sun location to maximize flowering and flower color.
• Light and well-drained soil, tolerant of limestone; avoid heavy soils and standing water.
• Moderate watering; allow to dry slightly between waterings to prevent moisture-related diseases.
• To prolong the flowering period, remove faded flowers regularly.
• To quickly renew the planting, plan for propagation by cuttings or division in spring.
• Ideal for spring or autumn plantings, offering generous blooms throughout spring and summer.