{"product_id":"kahori-pink-dianthus","title":"Kahori Pink Dianthus","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLong-Blooming, Fragrant Pinks for Sunny Twin Cities Gardens\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKahori Pink Dianthus (Dianthus 'Kahori Pink') blankets a neat mound of blue-green foliage with frilly, clove-scented rosy-pink flowers from early summer well into fall. It's one of the easiest, longest-blooming, and most deer-resistant perennials for a sunny Minnesota bed. Whether you're edging a walkway in Chanhassen, softening a rock wall in Minnetonka, or filling a front border in Eden Prairie — Kahori Pink delivers months of fragrant color in zone 4b–5a yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKahori Pink 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 Pink'\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\u003e6–10 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\u003e10–12 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-pink 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 Pink Dianthus Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWalkway and border edging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact mounds make a soft, fragrant front edge along a sunny bed or path. Plant 10–12 inches apart for a continuous ribbon of pink, and shear spent flowers to push a strong rebloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRock gardens and slopes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDianthus thrives in the lean, sharp-draining soil of a rockery or a sunny slope where many perennials struggle — 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 is strongest on warm afternoons, and the flowers draw butterflies. Group several near a patio or entry where you'll catch the fragrance, or add them to a Lawns to Legumes pollinator planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Kahori Pink 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 Pink 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 Pink 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 Pink 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 Pink Dianthus Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants 10–12 inches apart for a solid fragrant edge, or cluster 3–5 in a sunny rockery.\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 Pink Dianthus Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact blue-green mound greens up and buds heavily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frilly, clove-scented rosy-pink flowers cover the mound for weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e A light shear after the first flush brings strong rebloom into fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-evergreen — 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-dianthus\"\u003eKahori Dianthus\u003c\/a\u003e — the original rosy-magenta selection for a blended planting.\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 bloom for a fragrant front edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/goody-gumdrops-dianthus\"\u003eGoody Gumdrops Dianthus\u003c\/a\u003e — bubblegum-pink, clove-scented mound for the same sunny edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Kahori Pink Dianthus Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKahori Pink Dianthus thrives in full sun with sharp drainage — ideal for walkway edging, rock gardens, and sunny slopes. Not a fit for soggy winter clay, where the crown rots; mound-plant or add grit on heavy soils.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54230600057137,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/Kahori_Pink_Dianthus_1.jpg?v=1779074406","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/kahori-pink-dianthus","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}