| Carnation | |
| Dianthus | |
| Cheddar Pink |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Annual |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
| Leaves: | Semi-evergreen Fragrant Spring ephemeral: leeeunB-rg |
| Flowers: | Showy Inconspicuous Nocturnal: oCnce-elsedtv |
| Flower Color: | Bi-Color: t/WraeionhoM |
| Flower Time: | Fall Late fall or early winter |
| Uses: | Vegetable |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade |
| Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Preferred depth |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious: PP25310 |
| Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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