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Dianthus Scent First - Coral Reef
An eye-catching evergreen Dianthus from the popular Scent First® Series, ‘Coral Reef’ blooms with ruffled, double coral-pink blossoms edged in white picotee, atop compact sage-green foliage. It offers a spicy, clove-like fragrance that delights gardeners and pollinators alike. Reaching just 8–10″ tall and wide, this tidy mound is ideal for rock gardens, borders, or containers. Blooming from late spring into summer—with repeated flushes when deadheaded—it’s heat-, drought-, and deer-resistant while attracting bees and butterflies.
- 1 - 2.5" Plug
- Coral-pink double blooms with white picotee edges
- Spicy, clove-like fragrance
- Evergreen, compact 8–10″ mound
- Deer-/drought-resistant & pollinator-friendly
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Coral-pink double flowers with white-edged petals |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 8–10 in (20–25 cm) |
| Plant Width | 8–10 in (20–25 cm) |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun (can tolerate part shade) |
| Fragrant | Yes (spicy, clove-like) |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil |
| Bloom Timing | April - June |
| Plant Depth | Crown level at soil surface (typical for carnations) |
| Plant Spacing | 10–12 in (25–30 cm) |
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Description
Dianthus Scent First - Coral Reef
An eye-catching evergreen Dianthus from the popular Scent First® Series, ‘Coral Reef’ blooms with ruffled, double coral-pink blossoms edged in white picotee, atop compact sage-green foliage. It offers a spicy, clove-like fragrance that delights gardeners and pollinators alike. Reaching just 8–10″ tall and wide, this tidy mound is ideal for rock gardens, borders, or containers. Blooming from late spring into summer—with repeated flushes when deadheaded—it’s heat-, drought-, and deer-resistant while attracting bees and butterflies.
- 1 - 2.5" Plug
- Coral-pink double blooms with white picotee edges
- Spicy, clove-like fragrance
- Evergreen, compact 8–10″ mound
- Deer-/drought-resistant & pollinator-friendly
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Coral-pink double flowers with white-edged petals |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 8–10 in (20–25 cm) |
| Plant Width | 8–10 in (20–25 cm) |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun (can tolerate part shade) |
| Fragrant | Yes (spicy, clove-like) |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Plant in spring or fall in well-drained soil |
| Bloom Timing | April - June |
| Plant Depth | Crown level at soil surface (typical for carnations) |
| Plant Spacing | 10–12 in (25–30 cm) |
