Cheddar Pink 'Tiny Rubies', Cliff Pink 'Tiny Rubies', Clove Pink 'Tiny Rubies', Mountain Pink 'Tiny Rubies', Sweet Pink 'Tiny Rubies'
Popular as an edging plant, Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Tiny Rubies’ (Cheddar Pink) is a charming perennial forming a spreading low mound of grassy, olive-green foliage. Blooming in mid-spring, an abundance of tiny, fragrant double rose-pink flowers rise atop wiry stems above the foliage. Attracting bees and butterflies, the blossoms are produced in such quantities that they literally cover the plant. Some sporadic rebloom in the summer and fall may occur, specifically if the plant is deadheaded regularly. Handsome throughout the seasons, the foliage remains evergreen in all but the coldest winters. Easy to grow, and perfect for adding a splash of color to the garden, Cheddar Pink is well-suited to the rock garden or the edge of a border. Vigorous, it also makes a lovely ground cover when massed together. Plant it near walkways or patios where its sweet fragrance can be enjoyed.
| Hardiness |
3 - 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 | Dianthus Flower |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height | 2" - 4" (5cm - 10cm) |
| Spread | 8" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 8" - 12" (20cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
| Hardiness |
3 - 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 | Dianthus Flower |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height | 2" - 4" (5cm - 10cm) |
| Spread | 8" - 1' (20cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 8" - 12" (20cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
How many Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Tiny Rubies’ (Cheddar Pink) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Tiny Rubies’ (Cheddar Pink) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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