Dianthus
Dianthus, commonly called pinks, are fragrant perennial or annual flowers with fringed, tooth-edged petals in shades of pink, red, and white. The name means "flower of the gods" in Greek.
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- Sunlight
- full
- Watering
- weekly
- Height
- 20-40 cm
- Care level
- easy
- Lifecycle
- perennial
- Placement
- Outdoors
Seasons
SKU dianthus-REG
The Victorian language of flowers
“The name means 'flower of the gods' in Greek; Victorians used it to express a love that was both divine and boldly declared.”
- Pure love
- Boldness
Growing and care guide
Growing Instructions
- 1
Plant saplings in gravelly, alkaline borders in April or September.
- 2
Frilled spicy-scented blossoms cover compact blue-grey mounds from May through July.
- 3
Shear back spent flowers in midsummer to stimulate neat foliage and autumn rebloom.
- 4
Completely cold-hardy; semi-evergreen foliage withstands snow cover from Dec-Feb.
Care Instructions
Water when topsoil dries; avoid constant wetness during cold spells.
Feed with compost plus low-dose phosphorus-potassium every 3-4 weeks.
Remove spent flowers to prolong bloom duration.
Provide light afternoon shade in late spring when temperatures rise.