How many flowers do you know with a strong coconut fragrance? Meet Dianthus ‘Scent First Coconut Surprise’, a deliciously scented perennial pink with masses of double white, frilly-edged 2" blooms and a distinct, sweet coconut perfume. It is charming, compact, and absolutely made for planting where you can lean in often.

Also known as a garden pink, this fragrant dianthus forms a tidy mound of blue-green foliage and brings long-lasting bloom to containers, cottage gardens, pathway edges, rock gardens, and sunny borders. The crisp white flowers look beautiful with lavender, salvia, roses, yarrow, catmint, and silver foliage, and they are wonderful for small bouquets and posies. Its fragrance makes it especially lovely near patios, steps, and entryways.

Plant Dianthus ‘Scent First Coconut Surprise’ in full sun with well-drained soil. Provide regular water while it settles in, then moderate water and good drainage for best performance. Deadhead to encourage more flowers and keep plants tidy. Explore more fragrant groundcover favorites in our Dianthus collection.