Scent First® Eternity Dianthus Plant

Scent First® Eternity is a compact Dianthus with layered rose-pink flowers, blue-green foliage, and a spicy-sweet fragrance. Its flowers are reported from spring into summer, with repeat bloom noted for the Scent First selection. [Kaw Valley Greenhouses](https://www.kawvalleygreenhouses.com/plants/Detail/3315) describes an 8–10 inch height and 10–12 inch spread; [Brighter Blooms](https://www.brighterblooms.com/products/scent-first-eternity-dianthus) lists an 8 inch height and 14 inch spread, so allow for a compact plant roughly 8–10 inches tall and 10–14 inches wide. ## Landscape Use Use it along a sunny border, as a small edging plant, or in a container where the fragrant flowers can be enjoyed nearby. The listed hardiness ranges vary by seller; the sources span USDA zones 4–9. ## Growing Conditions Give the plant full sun and well-drained soil. Water consistently while it establishes, then avoid keeping the root zone saturated. Butterflies visit the blooms; cited growers also report deer resistance, and one lists rabbit resistance. ## Maintenance Remove faded flowers to keep the plant neat and support repeat bloom. Check soil moisture in containers more often than in garden beds.