Cheddar Pink, Cliff Pink, Clove Pink, Mountain Pink, Sweet Pink, Dianthus caesius
Ground-hugging, Dianthus gratianopolitanus (Cheddar Pink) is a very charming evergreen perennial which produces abundant, richly scented, rose to pink small flowers (less than an inch across) with fringed petals atop wiry stems. Rising from tufted mounds of grassy, gray-green foliage, they bloom enthusiastically in late spring with some sporadic rebloom in summer, specifically if the plants are deadheaded regularly. Easy to grow, and perfect for adding a splash of color in the garden, Cheddar Pink attracts bees and butterflies, but is ignored by deer. Heat and humidity tolerant.
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Dianthus |
| Common names | Pink |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 5" - 6" (13cm - 15cm) |
| Spread | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United Kingdom |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Dianthus |
| Common names | Pink |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 5" - 6" (13cm - 15cm) |
| Spread | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United Kingdom |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Dianthus gratianopolitanus (Cheddar Pink) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Dianthus gratianopolitanus (Cheddar Pink) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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