Dianthus spp. White Blush

Common Name: White Blush Carnation

Description:
Dianthus ‘White Blush’ is a delicate and charming carnation variety, featuring elegant white blooms with a soft pink blush at the petal edges. The ruffled petals and delightful clove-like fragrance make it a stunning addition to garden beds, borders, and pots. This hardy perennial is a prolific bloomer, producing flowers from late spring through to autumn, attracting bees and butterflies while providing a long-lasting display. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, it is highly drought-tolerant once established. Regular deadheading encourages continuous flowering. Ideal for cut flower arrangements, ‘White Blush’ brings a soft, romantic touch to both garden spaces and indoor displays.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 25 – 30 cm
• Width: 25 – 30 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• White with a Soft Pink Blush

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Scented Flowers
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial
• Suitable for Cut Flowers
• Drought Tolerant
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Mildly toxic to pets if ingested in large amounts

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Salvia (Sage)
• Echinacea (Coneflower)
• Nepeta (Catmint)
• Gaura (Butterfly Bush)