Dianthus Sunflor Orinoco

Common Name:
Sunflor Orinoco Carnation

Description:
Dianthus 'Sunflor Orinoco' is a compact, mounding carnation cultivar celebrated for its abundant, pastel pink, double blooms with a feathered, bicoloured appearance. The flowers emit a delightful spicy-clove fragrance and are held above neat, grey-green foliage, making them ideal for both garden beds and containers. Thriving in Melbourne's climate, this variety prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It blooms profusely from late spring through summer, with potential for extended flowering into autumn when regularly deadheaded. While it is a short-lived perennial, it is often cultivated as an annual in cooler regions. Regular pruning in autumn and spring helps maintain its compact form and encourages vigorous blooming.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 15–20 cm

• Width: 15–20 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Pastel Pink

• Light Blue-Pink

• Medium Purple-Red (feathered bicolour)

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Scented Flowers

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Drought Tolerant

• Frost Tolerant once established

• Excellent for Cut Flowers

Toxicity:

• Mildly toxic to pets if ingested; may cause gastrointestinal discomfort.

Companion Plants:

• Lavender (Lavandula spp.)

• Salvia (Salvia spp.)

• Coreopsis (Coreopsis spp.)

• Echinacea (Echinacea spp.)

• Sedum (Sedum spp.)