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Growing Zones
Dianthus Everlast™ Violet Blue (''KLEDG20336''), also known as Everlast™ Violet Blue Pinks, is a robust perennial with impressive flower production. It blooms from May into July, and then re-blooms in August. The double flowers are vivid violet-blue, some of the brightest of the Everlast series. The mound of gray-green foliage reaches a height of 8 - 10 inches and spread of 12 - 15 inches. The sweet fragrance can be best appreciated if you plant these along the edge of a walking pathway or near an entryway.
This tough perennial is highly adaptable and requires minimal maintenance. Violet Blue is exceptionally cold hardy to zone 4 and has no significant pests or diseases. Place these at the front of a perennial border, in a rock garden, or in containers on a porch or balcony. They attract pollinators, including butterflies, and are deer resistant.
Everlast™ Violet Blue Pinks Care
Everlast™ carnations prefer to grow in full sun, although they tolerate partial shade; they will produce more blooms in sun. Plant in any well-draining soil; they perform best in sandy, alkaline soils. Water regularly over the growing season as the roots are established.
Prune dead foliage off Everlast™ in early spring. Clip off spent flowers to encourage another flush of blooms in late summer. Shear off one-third of the foliage before the plant goes dormant in the winter. You can divide dianthus in spring or fall every 2-3 years.
Everlast™ Violet Blue Pinks Spacing
Space plants approximately 14 inches apart, center on center, for mass planting. This perennial also grows well in containers provided the diameter of the pot is at least 12 inches.
Compare Everlast™ Dianthus
Compare flower color, mature size, flower form, and the traits that distinguish each Everlast™ Dianthus.
| Variety | Flowers | Mature Size | Flower Form | Why Choose It |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violet to lavender-blue with a magenta center | 8–10" H × 12–15" W | Single | Closest to blue in the series | |
| Bright bubble-gum to rose pink | 8–12" H × 10–14" W | Double, fringed | Classic frilly pink; great for small bouquets | |
| Salmon-peach that shifts tone with light | 8–12" H × 10–14" W | Double | Warm color unusual for perennial pinks; new for 2026 | |
| Clean, pure white | 8–12" H × 10–14" W | Ruffled | Only all-white option; mixes with any color; new for 2026 | |
| Velvety burgundy-red with a fringed pink edge | 8–10" H × 12–15" W | Double, fringed | Darkest color; compact and early flowering | |
| Lavender-pink with a deeper eye | 8–12" H × 12–15" W | Double, fringed | Soft bicolor for pastel plantings |
Everlast™ Violet Blue Pinks Dianthus Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 4 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 6-11 Inches
- Mature Spread
- 1 Foot
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Blue, Purple
- Flower Description
- Violet-Blue
- Bloom Time
- Spring to Fall
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Grey-Green
- Foliage Type
- , Herbaceous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Everlast™ Violet Blue Pinks Dianthus
- Botanical Name
- DIANTHUS EVERLAST 'VIOLET BLUE'
- Plant Type
- Perennial
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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