About
Dianthus 'Barton's Pink' (p) is a long-blooming perpetual carnation reaching 60�90 cm with upright, grey-green stems bearing linear, blue-green foliage and large, fully double, often clove-scented flowers in soft pink tones produced over an extended period throughout the year under glass, or in summer outdoors. An excellent cut flower and container plant.
About the genus
Dianthus, the pinks and carnations, are annuals, evergreen perennials and subshrubs with narrow, often grey or blue-green leaves and showy, frequently fragrant flowers with fringed or toothed petals in white, pink, red or purple. Among the most beloved of all cottage-garden plants.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or in late winter for shape.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.