Latin Name: Dianthus hybrida ‘Pink Kisses’ 

The Dianthus ‘Pink Kisses’ is a charming, compact perennial (often grown as an annual) prized for its fragrant, bicolor blooms and long flowering season. Growing 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) tall, it’s ideal for containers, borders, and rock gardens.

This floriferous variety produces 1-inch (2.5 cm) double flowers with soft pink petals and deep pink centers, emitting a sweet clove-like fragrance. Blooms spring to fall (year-round in mild climates) atop blue-green, grass-like foliage.

Thrives in full sun and well-draining, alkaline soil. Drought-tolerant once established and heat-resistant. Deer-resistant and low-maintenance.

Perfect for cottage gardens or edging, pair with lavender, white alyssum, or blue lobelia.

Key Features:

• Flowers: Everblooming, lightly ruffled

• Foliage: Evergreen in zones 5–9

• Uses: Cut flowers, pollinator gardens

• Toxicity: Non-toxic.