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Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:02 PM

Dianthus caryophyllaceae grenadin 'Black King'

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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Plush as black velvet, the double, fringed flower of 'Black King' are as deep of a red as you'll find among the carnations. The showy, clove-scented flowers rise on 2 foot stems in summer above clumps of blue-green leaves. The Grenadin Series are one of the showiest and best-known strains of garden carnations.

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     Dianthus Black King Carnation is not available for purchase at this time.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Flower Color

    Deep red

    Foliage Color

    Blue green

    Plant Spread

    15 in.

    Good Companions

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    Plant Height

    20 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-8

    Soil Moisture

    Average water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Borders, Cut flower, Showy flowers

    Bloom Time

    Summer

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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