Carnation Chantilly

Common Name: Carnation 'Chantilly'

Description: Carnation 'Chantilly' (Dianthus caryophyllus 'Chantilly') is a compact perennial distinguished by its striking purple-pink flowers edged with a purple picotee. These double blooms appear from late spring through summer, offering a vibrant display and a subtle fragrance. The plant thrives in well-drained soils and prefers full sun to partial shade, making it well-suited to Melbourne's climate. Its tidy growth habit makes it ideal for borders, rock gardens, and containers.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: Approximately 20–30 cm
• Width: Approximately 20–30 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:

• Purple-Pink with Purple Edges

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Scented Flowers
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial

Toxicity: No known toxicity to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Lavender
• Salvia
• Coreopsis