I planted several seriously beat scratch-and-dent Dianthus last year in hastily built beds made from stuff found on site. . They limped through the heat of summer. They would respond with blooms when I watered more heavily. I did not expect any to overwinter. We had a very mild winter and most survived. They exploded this year. They looked great...but I was hoping to plant more pollinator magnets where they are. Just can't bring myself to dig them up. Picture below is after several weeks of fresh flowering and right after huge storms rolled through so they are looking worse for wear...still not bad though. BTW, while I am looking forward to seeing the carnations at end of bed (also surprised they lived given what they looked like when I got them), if they don't come back next year, I already have plans for the spot.
