Fringed Pink, Large Pink, Superb Pink
A popular garden plant, Dianthus superbus (Fringed Pink) is a herbaceous perennial adorned with branched clusters of sweetly scented flowers, up to 2 in. across (5 cm), with five deeply cut fringed petals, pink to lavender with a pale green base. Blooming from early to late summer, the delicate blossoms sit atop sturdy stems, while the slender gray-green leaves, up to 3 in. long (8 cm), form a basal rosette. The leaves are edible when young, and can be eaten when boiled. The sweet nectar of the flowers attracts bees and butterflies. Easy to grow and deer resistant, Fringed Pink is excellent in cottage gardens, perennial borders, or containers where their sweet fragrance can be enjoyed.
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 10 |
| 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, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 10 |
| 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, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Dianthus superbus (Fringed Pink) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Dianthus superbus (Fringed Pink) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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