About
A compact, evergreen, mat-forming succulent from the Drakensberg mountains of South Africa with small, triangular, fleshy, bright green leaves and showy, vibrant pink, daisy-like flowers produced freely from late spring to early autumn. A colourful and cold-hardy ice plant for a sunny, well-drained rock garden or raised bed.
About the genus
Dianthus can be annuals, evergreen perennials or subshrubs with narrow, often greyish leaves and showy flowers that are frequently fragrant
Plant details
Suggested usesRock gardens, borders, wildflower meadows
Care notes
CultivationWell-drained, often alkaline soil in full sun
PruningDeadhead or shear after flowering
PropagationSeed, division, or cuttings depending on species
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceRust occasionally