Prized for its long blooming seasons, Dianthus 'Gran's Favourite' (Pink) is a striking evergreen perennial boasting ravishing semi-double flowers with white petals, heavily laced with deep purple-red. Blooming from early summer to early fall (with regular deadheading), the elegantly ruffled blossoms rise on short, stout stems above a low cushion of grassy, blue-green leaves. The foliage remains evergreen in all but the coldest winters. Easy to grow, and perfect for adding a splash of color in the garden, this Garden Pink is an excellent addition to the sunny rock garden, fabulous in containers and a luminous edger at the front of the border.

• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
• Grows up to 10-12 in. tall and wide (25-30 cm).
• Prefers full sun and enjoys neutral to alkaline, well-drained soils.
• Extremely versatile, this Dianthus is ideal for rock gardens, border fronts, cottage gardens or as a groundcover.
• Attracts bees and butterflies, but is ignored by deer and rabbits.
• Keep an eye out for aphids, slugs, caterpillars and Fusarium wilt.
• Deadhead to prolong flowering. Trim lightly after flowering to maintain a tight, compact mound.
• Propagate by taking cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.