{"product_id":"kahori-dianthus","title":"Kahori Dianthus","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Easy, Fragrant Workhorse Pink for Minnesota Sun\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKahori Dianthus (Dianthus 'Kahori') is the original of this tough, free-flowering series — smothering a tidy mound of blue-green foliage with frilly, clove-scented rosy-magenta flowers from early summer into fall. It's about as low-fuss and deer-resistant as a sun perennial gets. Whether you're edging a sunny bed in Bloomington, filling a rock garden in Shoreview, or lining a front walk in Maple Grove — Kahori delivers months of fragrant color in zone 4b–5a yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKahori Dianthus Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDianthus 'Kahori'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePinks, Garden Pinks, Border Pinks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–12 inches (with flowers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–14 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate — forms a tidy spreading mound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours). Best flower color and fragrance in full sun.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to average. Dislikes wet feet — let soil dry between waterings once established.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–8 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrefers well-draining, neutral-to-alkaline soil. Amend heavy Minnesota clay with grit or compost to sharpen drainage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi-evergreen — grassy blue-green mound holds late into the season.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -30°F in well-drained soil; wet winter soil is the main risk, not cold.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrongly deer-resistant; rabbits also tend to avoid it.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFragrant, frilly rosy-magenta flowers, early summer to fall; butterflies visit.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKahori Dianthus Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReliable border and walkway edging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neat mounds make a dependable, fragrant front edge along a sunny bed or path. Plant 10–12 inches apart for a continuous ribbon of color, and shear spent flowers to push a strong rebloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRock gardens and sunny slopes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKahori thrives in the lean, sharp-draining soil of a rockery or a baking slope where many perennials sulk — a natural fit for a south-facing bank in Lakeville or Burnsville.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFragrance and pollinator gardens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clove scent peaks on warm afternoons and the flowers draw butterflies. Group several near a patio or entry, or add them to a Lawns to Legumes pollinator planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Kahori Dianthus in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFall (late August–early October) is the ideal planting window. Soil is still warm for root development, cool air reduces transplant stress, and the plant gets 6–8 weeks to establish roots before ground freeze (typically mid-November in the Twin Cities).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring (late April–May) is the second-best window — the plant gets the full growing season to establish before its first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid summer planting (June–August) when possible. Never plant after mid-October or before late April — frozen ground or frost-heaving kills new roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Kahori Dianthus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDig wide, not deep. 2–3× the root ball width, same depth as the container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpen drainage. Dianthus hates standing water — on heavy clay, mound-plant or mix in grit and compost to keep the crown dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the crown at or slightly above soil level — never bury it, which invites rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants 10–12 inches apart for a solid edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater in well, then let the soil surface dry between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch lightly with shredded bark, kept off the crown. Avoid heavy, moisture-holding mulch right against the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Kahori Dianthus in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Every 2–3 days, deep and slow — let the surface dry between\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 4–5 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: Every 7 days or less during active growth; skip if rainfall is adequate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before ground freeze (typically late October in the Twin Cities metro).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished dianthus is drought-tolerant and only needs water during extended dry spells. Overwatering is far more dangerous than underwatering — let natural rainfall do the work and make sure the soil drains freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Kahori survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in well-drained soil it's reliable to roughly -30°F. The biggest winter risk here isn't cold — it's wet, poorly drained soil that rots the crown, so plant it high and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it really deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrongly. The spicy, clove-scented foliage is one deer and rabbits consistently skip, making it dependable in high-pressure suburbs like Minnetonka and Eden Prairie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I keep it blooming all summer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShear off spent flowers after the first flush. This light deadheading pushes a strong rebloom into late summer and fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it tolerate Minnesota clay soil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly with improved drainage. Work grit and compost into the planting hole, or mound-plant on heavy clay — dianthus needs its roots to drain, especially over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShop the full Three Timbers Minnesota catalog — zone 4-hardy plants hand-selected for Twin Cities yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer-Resistant Plants — for high-pressure suburbs like Minnetonka, Wayzata, and Eden Prairie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull Sun Plants — for hot, bright borders and rock gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Kahori Dianthus Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 10–12 inches apart for a continuous fragrant ribbon, or set them in clusters of 3–5 in a rock garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRun Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKahori Dianthus Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tidy blue-green mound greens up and sets buds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frilly, clove-scented rosy-magenta flowers smother the mound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shearing after the first flush pushes strong rebloom into fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-evergreen — the grassy blue-green foliage holds late into the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Pollinator-Friendly   ✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kahori-pink-dianthus\"\u003eKahori Pink Dianthus\u003c\/a\u003e — the rosy-pink sister for a blended Kahori ribbon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kahori-scarlet-dianthus\"\u003eKahori Scarlet Dianthus\u003c\/a\u003e — scarlet flowers for a bolder edging contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/firewitch-dianthus\"\u003eFirewitch Dianthus\u003c\/a\u003e — silvery foliage and magenta-pink bloom for a fragrant edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/autumn-fire-sedum\"\u003eAutumn Fire Sedum\u003c\/a\u003e — a drought-tough succulent partner for the same lean, sunny soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Kahori Dianthus Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKahori Dianthus thrives in full sun with sharp drainage — perfect for edging, rock gardens, and baking slopes. Not a fit for heavy, wet clay over winter, where standing moisture rots the crown; plant it high and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54230599467313,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/Kahori_Dianthus_1.jpg?v=1779074419","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/kahori-dianthus","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}