Carnation
Dianthuscaryophyllus 'Joanne's Highlight'

Family: Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Dianthus (dy-AN-thus)
Species: caryophyllus (kar-ee-oh-FIL-us)
Cultivar: Joanne's Highlight

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting