With its spicy fragrance, continuous violet-blue blooms, and easy care, Everlast Violet-Blue Carnation, Dianthus, is a top choice for containers and the garden. The plant’s intricately marked flowers are so prolific in blooming that this delight can be used as an annual in pots inside the home, outside, and in the garden. And the scent…absolutely the best; this wonder adds to its enchanting presence with a spicy clove-like perfume. The plant blooms heavily in spring into late summer and then flushes again in fall.

Part of the Outstanding Everlast Series of perennial Carnation, Dianthus. Extremely floriferous, you will experience more days of color than with any other Dianthus in your garden. They are very fragrant. Everlast Carnations offers an attractive upright habit. Everlast Carnations are tough as nails, with excellent performance in the roughest weather. Ideal for containers, mass plantings, cottage gardens, or anywhere you want continuous color and fantastic fragrance. Everlast Carnations are evergreen perennials, drought tolerant, and deer resistant. Attractive to butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators.

Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms. Although they bloom well on their own, fertilize for maximum blooming. Keep consistently watered when the plant is getting established, setting up buds, blooming, and during dry spells.