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hedgehog dianthus

Dianthus erinaceus

Genus: Dianthus
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Common Names: hedge dianthus

About this plant

A low-growing evergreen perennial that over time will form a dense mound of sharp-pointed, short, grey-green leaves; earning its common name - the Hedgehog Dianthus. Small, single pink flowers are produced in summer. Slow-growing, long-lived and drought tolerant once established

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandyClay

NeutralAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in full sun in well-drained soil. A long-lived plant that will form a deep root system. Well suited to being grown in a stone trough or rockery

Pruning

Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer or by seed

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to a rust, Fusarium wilt or a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump FormingTrailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years