Dianthus Scent First® 'Coral Reef'

Dianthus Scent First® ‘Coral Reef’ (Hybrid Dianthus ‘Coral Reef’) is a compact, clump-forming perennial renowned for its fragrant salmon-coral blooms edged in deep rose. Blooming from late spring into summer—and often reblooming with deadheading—its neat mounds of fine, grey-green foliage add long-lasting colour to borders, rockeries and containers. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, it’s drought-tolerant once established and deer-resistant. Hardy in Canadian zones 3–9, ‘Coral Reef’ delivers striking colour and scent with minimal care.

Key Features
• Botanical name: Dianthus ‘Scent First® Coral Reef’
• Common name: Scent First® ‘Coral Reef’ Dianthus
• Hardiness zones: Canada Zone 3–9
• Exposure: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
• Soil: Well-drained loam, sandy or gravelly soils; avoid waterlogged sites
• Height: 20–25 cm (8–10 in)
• Width: 25–30 cm (10–12 in)
• Foliage: Fine, grey-green, semi-evergreen clumps
• Flower colour: Salmon-coral petals with deep rose edges
• Bloom time: Late spring to summer (May–August), with repeat flushes when deadheaded
• Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent blooms and trim foliage lightly after flowering
• Advantages: Exceptional fragrance; long-season colour; compact habit ideal for edging and containers; drought- and deer-resistant