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Odessa Red Dianthus

Odessa Red Dianthus

DIANTHUS caryophyllus 'Odessa Red'

Blooms Spring through Fall
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Common Name(s)
Odessa carnation
Sunlight
Full Sun (6+ hrs)
Watering
Let dry
Max Height
6"–1'
Max Spread
6"-12"
Special Features
Cut flowers
Garden Design Role
Edging
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Lifespan
Perennial
Growing Habit
Mounding, Clumping, Compact
Drought Resistance
High drought resistance
Bloom Color
Red
Foliage Color
Green, Silver
Stem Color
Green, Purple/Black
Themes
Fire
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Ship Size
4"

Odessa Red Dianthus (Dianthus caryophyllus 'Odessa Red') is a sophisticated perennial carnation that brings old-world charm and intoxicating fragrance to the modern garden. This variety features large, fully double blossoms in a deeply saturated, velvety scarlet red. The petals are elegantly "pinking" (fringed) at the edges, and the flowers emit a spicy, clove-like scent that is a delight to the senses, especially in the cool air of morning or evening.

As a hardy member of the Dianthus genus, 'Odessa Red' forms a tidy mound of slender, blue-grey evergreen foliage that remains attractive year-round. It is a repeat bloomer, providing waves of crimson color from spring through summer. Why you’ll love it: Intense spicy fragrance, rich scarlet color, and a rugged, drought-tolerant nature that works beautifully in rock gardens, path edges, or as a long-lasting cut flower.

This healthy 4" live flowering plant thrives in full sun and requires excellent drainage to remain vigorous.