Prized for its exquisite flowers, Dianthus 'Moulin Rouge' (Pink) is an evergreen perennial boasting double, light pink flowers laced and blotched with crimson. Blooming from late spring to late summer (with regular deadheading), the elegantly ruffled blossoms rise on short, stout stems above a low cushion of grassy, gray-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. Prefers a soil enriched with well-rotted manure or garden compost and an application of a balanced fertilizer in spring.
• 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, rust.
• Deadhead to prolong flowering. Trim lightly after flowering to maintain a tight, compact mound.
• Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer or by layering after flowering.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.