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clove pink

Dianthus plumarius

Drought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Dianthus
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Common Names: cottage pink, feathered pink, garden pink, grass pink, Indian eye, Mary's pink, mother of all pinks, pheasant's eye, pink, Scotch pink

About this plant

D. plumarius is an evergreen perennial with grey-green foliage creating a spreading mat. From late spring, upright flower stems carry small sprays of highly-scented, saucer-shaped flowers with fringed petals in a range of colours from deep red through pink to white, including bicolours

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Prefers a soil enriched with well-rotted manure or garden compost and an application of a balanced fertiliser in spring

Pruning

Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in spring, or by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer or by layering after flowering

Pests

Slugs and aphids may be a problem

Diseases

May be subject to a rust, a virus and wilt

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersPatio ContainerGround CoverHedging ScreensWall Side Borders

Planting Places

IndoorBog GardenPond MarginsConservatoryGreenhouseOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years