DIANTHUS KAHORI® — Kahori® Carnation

Dianthus Kahori® is a compact, very floriferous perennial, known for its delicate double flowers, often bicolored with subtle shades that bring a refined and elegant aesthetic. Its fragrant bloom extends from spring to summer, illuminating borders, rock gardens, and flowerbeds with a touch of sophistication. Easy to cultivate, it prefers a sunny exposure and well-drained soil, and is resistant to light drought.

Key characteristics

• Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Height: 20 to 30 cm
• Flowering: May to August
• Flower color: Varied, often bicolored, subtle shades
• Foliage: Light green, fine, evergreen
• Exposure: Full sun
• Hardiness: Good (up to -20 °C)
• Maintenance: Light, well-drained soil, tolerates limestone
• Watering: Moderate, avoid excess humidity
• Planting: Spring or autumn
• Pruning: Remove faded flowers to prolong flowering
• Propagation: Cuttings or division in spring

Why adopt it?

• Elegant and fragrant double flowers that create an immediate visual and olfactory impact
• Long and generous flowering, ideal for a lasting floral effect
• Compact plant, perfect for neat borders, rock gardens and flowerbeds without taking up too much space
• Resistance and ease of cultivation, even in shallow or slightly calcareous soils

Cultivation and care tips

• Prefer light, well-drained soil; avoid heavy soils that retain moisture
• Choose a full sun exposure for optimal flowering
• Water moderately; let it dry slightly between waterings to avoid root rot
• Plant in spring or autumn to promote rooting
• Prune faded flowers to extend the flowering period and stimulate re-blooming
• Multiply easily by cuttings or division in spring for rapid propagation

Garden uses

• Neat borders and bed framing thanks to its controlled height
• Rock gardens and sun-exposed plantings for a lasting decorative effect
• Fragrant and colorful effect in accent beds or in front of flowerbeds