{"product_id":"dianthus-scent-first-romance-fragrant-pink-carnation-perennial-double-bloom-cottage-garden-flower-deer-resistant-dianthus","title":"Dianthus ‘Scent First Romance’ - Fragrant Pink Carnation Perennial, Deer Resistant, Double Bloom","description":"\u003cp\u003eFill your garden with fragrance and romantic color with \u003cstrong\u003eDianthus Scent First ‘Romance’\u003c\/strong\u003e, an award-winning perennial prized for its intensely scented, ruffled salmon-pink blooms and compact evergreen foliage. This charming carnation variety produces masses of double flowers with rich carmine-red centers from spring through fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for sunny borders, rock gardens, containers, and pollinator spaces, this long-blooming perennial adds classic cottage garden beauty while remaining low maintenance and deer resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love ‘Scent First Romance’\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly fragrant double blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact evergreen foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts butterflies and pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong blooming from spring through fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeer resistant and drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for cut flower arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for borders, containers, and rock gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cem\u003eDianthus\u003c\/em\u003e Scent First ‘Romance’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Names: Carnation, Pinks, Sweet William Dianthus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Evergreen Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower Color: Salmon Pink with Carmine-Red Center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoliage Color: Blue-Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature Height: 8–12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread: 10–14 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Habit: Compact, Mounding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom Season: Early Spring through Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrance: Strong spicy-sweet scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight Requirements: Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil Needs: Well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater Needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness Zones: 5–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacteristics: Fragrant, Deer Resistant, Pollinator-Friendly, Long Blooming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePerfect Garden Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCottage gardens\u003cbr\u003eRock gardens\u003cbr\u003eSunny borders and edging\u003cbr\u003ePatio containers and window boxes\u003cbr\u003ePollinator gardens\u003cbr\u003eFragrant garden collections\u003cbr\u003eLow-maintenance landscapes\u003cbr\u003eCut flower gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePairs beautifully with:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNepeta (Catmint)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLavender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSedum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAchillea (Yarrow)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerbena\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErysimum (Wallflower)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese companions create a colorful, drought-tolerant cottage garden display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in full sun for best flowering and fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrefers well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeadhead spent blooms to encourage reblooming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim lightly after flowering to maintain shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulch lightly to conserve moisture and reduce weeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Plantingpartners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52499609485444,"sku":null,"price":87.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1014\/5254\/6180\/files\/9.52-2026-05-22T232549.042.jpg?v=1783660600","url":"https:\/\/nataliesbotanicalgarden.com\/products\/dianthus-scent-first-romance-fragrant-pink-carnation-perennial-double-bloom-cottage-garden-flower-deer-resistant-dianthus","provider":"Natalie's Botanical Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}