Create Your Garden

Dianthus ‘Whatfield Magenta’ (Pink)

Pink 'Whatfield Magenta'

AGM Award
Dianthus 'Whatfield Magenta', Pink 'Whatfield Magenta', Pink Flowers, Pink Dianthus, Pink Garden Pink, Pink Groundcover

Dianthus ‘Whatfield Magenta’ (Pink) is a compact evergreen perennial boasting masses of single, slightly fragrant magenta flowers adorned with a rose throat. Blooming in summer, the vibrant blossoms rise on short 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, alpine trough or for edging.

  • Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
  • Grows up to 4-6 in. tall (10-15 cm) and 8-12 in. wide (20-30 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 coastal gardens.
  • 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 softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer or by layering after flowering.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 9
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, Gillyflower, Pink
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Height 4" - 6"
(10cm - 15cm)
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, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Rabbit
Attracts Bees, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Edging
Garden Styles Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage
How Many Plants
Do I Need?
Explore Great Plant Combination Ideas
Dianthus (Carnation)
Not sure which Dianthus (Carnation) to pick?
Compare Now

Alternative Plants to Consider

Dianthus Early Bird Frosty (Pink)
Dianthus carthusianorum (Carthusian Pink)
Dianthus Early Bird Radiance (Pink)
Dianthus ‘First Love’ (Cheddar Pink)
Dianthus chinensis ‘Velvet ‘n Lace’ (Chinese Pink)
Dianthus superbus (Fringed Pink)

Find In One of Our Guides or Gardens

January Birth Flower: What is my Birth Flower?
Edible Flowers: 16 Varieties to Beautify Your Garden and Plate
Pretty Perennial Dianthus for Rock Gardens
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Buy Plants

Requirements

Hardiness 5 - 9
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, Gillyflower, Pink
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Height 4" - 6"
(10cm - 15cm)
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, Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Rabbit
Attracts Bees, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Edging
Garden Styles Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage
How Many Plants
Do I Need?
Explore Great Plant Combination Ideas
Dianthus (Carnation)
Not sure which Dianthus (Carnation) to pick?
Compare Now

Gardening Ideas

Plant Calculator

How many Dianthus ‘Whatfield Magenta’ (Pink) do I need for my garden?

Input your garden space dimensions

Your Shopping List

Plant Quantity
Dianthus ‘Whatfield Magenta’ (Pink) N/A Buy Plants

Please Login to Proceed

You Have Reached The Free Limit, Please Subscribe to Proceed

Subscribe to Gardenia

To create additional collections, you must be a paid member of Gardenia
  • Add as many plants as you wish
  • Create and save up to 25 garden collections
Become a Member

Plant Added Successfully

You have Reached Your Limit

To add more plants, you must be a paid member of our site Become a Member

Update Your Credit
Card Information

Cancel

Create a New Collection

Sign Up to Our Newsletter

    You have been subscribed successfully

    Join Gardenia.net

    Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.

    Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.

    Join now and start creating your dream garden!

    Join Gardenia.net

    Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.

    Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.

    Join now and start creating your dream garden!

    Find your Hardiness Zone

    Find your Heat Zone

    Find your Climate Zone