About
Dianthus corymbosus is a tufted dianthus producing the characteristic narrow, grey-green leaves and small, fragrant flowers of the genus in corymb-like clusters in late spring and summer. A charming and ornamental pink for a sunny, well-drained border or rock garden.
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 usesCut flowers, exhibition, greenhouse display
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in well-drained, loam-based compost. Full sun. Support stems
PruningStop (pinch) young plants to encourage branching. Disbud for large exhibition blooms
PropagationTake cuttings from non-flowering lateral shoots in late winter
Pest resistanceRed spider mite and aphids under glass
Disease resistanceRust, Fusarium wilt. Ensure good ventilation