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Are you looking for a plant that will add class and vibrancy to your garden with minimal effort? Kahori® Dianthus, commonly known as a carnation, will brighten your garden with its radiant, pink-colored blooms, beautiful silvery-blue, evergreen foliage, and aromatic scent! The name Dianthus comes from the Greek words dios and anthos, meaning divine and flower, and the name Kahori comes from the Japanese word for fragrance. This flower certainly lives up to its name, blooming long and bright from May to July, and can blossom into early fall with proper pruning.
Hardy in zones 4-8, Kahori® Dianthus will lure butterflies, hummingbirds, and a plethora of pollinators with its incredibly enticing scent. This herbaceous perennial is deer resistant, drought tolerant, cold tolerant, and marvelously low maintenance. You can easily cut flowers for indoor decoration. In addition, its tidy, compact form makes it perfect for borders and containers.
Kahori® Dianthus Care
Plant Kahori® Dianthus from early spring to late fall, in well-drained, average soil, in an area with at least 6 hours of sunlight daily. The more sun, the better! It is incredibly adaptable to different soil types but prefers drier, slightly more alkaline soil. If you have acidic soil, you can raise the pH by mixing in lime, which you can find at most garden and hardware stores. Water lightly once a day for the first few weeks after being transplanted. Once established, soak the roots twice a week. If you plant it in soil with a high clay content, water it less, as this soil has higher water retention. Mix some fertilizer into the soil when planting for the first time, or fertilize once in the early spring and halfway through the growing season for established plants. Use a formula to encourage blooming, and add a layer of mulch or compost annually in the winter.
As the season progresses, remove spent flowers by pinching them off or trimming where the base of the flower stem meets the main stem. This type of pruning is called deadheading and encourages new flower growth all season. Prune back foliage as needed to keep the desired shape. Leave the entire plant up for the winter, and prune back to 4 inches above the ground in early spring. Dig up and divide this perennial every three to four years to stimulate new, healthy growth and extend your garden.
Kahori® Dianthus Spacing
With a mature height of 20 inches and a spread of 8-20 inches, take care to space your plants at least 12 inches apart in a grouping. If choosing to grow in a container, use a pot no smaller than 8 inches in diameter.
Kahori® Dianthus Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8 |
Plant Type: Perennial |
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
Mature Height: 4 - 20 Inches |
Mature Spread: 8 - 20 Inches |
Spacing: 12 Inches |
Habit: Mounded |
Flower Color(s): Pink |
Flower Description: Bright Pink |
Bloom Period: |
Foliage Type: Evergreen |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Foliage Description: |
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering |
Watering: Low |
Resists: Deer |
Tolerates: Drought |
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Container Role: Filler |
Uses: Borders, Containers, Edging, Mass Planting |
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Fragrant |
Brand: |
Common Name: Kahori® Dianthus |
Other Name(s): Kahori® Hardy Pinks |
Scientific Name: Dianthus x Kahori® |
- SKU:
- 1231005499-pc
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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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
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Zone 10 | March 31th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
If you have any questions about shipping restrictions, feel free to reach out to our team!