Dianthus × 'Everlast™ - Violet Blue' is a compact perennial in the pinks/carnation family that brings a refined, cottage-garden look to beds, borders, and containers. You will notice the tidy, mounding habit and the fringed, violet-blue flowers that stand out above narrow foliage. With its neat size, it is easy to tuck into small spaces while still making a strong color statement.

Place your plant where it can receive full sun for the best flowering, but it can also handle some shade, especially in hotter climates. Give it well-drained soil and good air circulation. If your soil is heavy, improving drainage with amendments or planting in a raised bed can help the crown stay healthy through wet spells.

Water to establish, then let the top of the soil dry slightly between waterings. Once established, Dianthus generally tolerates some dry conditions better than many flowering perennials. Avoid keeping it constantly wet, especially in cool weather. A light mulch can help even out moisture, but keep mulch off the crown.

For ongoing performance, remove spent flower stems when convenient to encourage new blooms and keep the plant looking fresh. After the main flush, a light trim can help maintain a dense shape. In spring, you can clean up any winter-damaged tips and refresh the planting area with a small amount of slow-release fertilizer if needed.

Use Dianthus × 'Everlast™ - Violet Blue' to edge a path, brighten the front of a border, or fill gaps between larger perennials. The fragrant flowers can be enjoyed up close in containers near patios, and the blooms are attractive to pollinators such as butterflies. Deer tend to avoid it, making it a useful choice where browsing is a problem.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-9 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 8-10"
• Spread: 12-15"
• Tolerant of: Deer, Drought
• Attracts: Butterflies
• Good for borders & edging: Yes

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