Dianthus 'Brympton Red' (Pink) — perennial

Overview

Dianthus 'Brympton Red' is a perennial in the genus Dianthus, part of the Caryophyllaceae family. Dianthus 'Brympton Red' grows best in full sun, and tolerates well-drained soils and neutral and alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, rock gardens and edging.

About

Dianthus 'Brympton Red' is a perennial in the Caryophyllaceae grown for its mildly fragrant flowers. It blooms from May to September. Plant in a south-facing, sheltered spot with well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil and moderate moisture. Suitable for borders, rock gardens and edging.

About the genus

Dianthus is a genus of about 340 species of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, native mainly to Europe and Asia, with a few species in northern and southern Africa, and one species (D. repens) in arctic North America. Common names include carnation (D.

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In the garden

Dianthus 'Brympton Red' sits within the Caryophyllaceae and is classed with other garden pinks and carnations; it is grown for its scented summer flowering. Expect blooms from May to September and a light, spicy scent best noticed close to the plant. Place it in full sun on a south-facing site and protect it from prevailing winds — exposure is listed as sheltered. It prefers a well-drained soil, neutral to alkaline in reaction, and only moderate soil moisture; avoid planting where water tends to sit after rain. The cultivar is rated H5, which translates as hardy in UK gardens when given the recommended site conditions. Use Dianthus 'Brympton Red' at the front of mixed borders, in rock gardens or as an edging where the compact flowering habit can be seen and smelled. A sheltered, sunny bank or the edge of a gravel path will make the scent most noticeable to passers-by, so locate plants where you can enjoy the fragrance at close range.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Dianthus

Sunlight: full sun
Soil type: well-drained
Soil pH: neutral, alkaline
Soil moisture: moderate
Aspect: south-facing
Exposure: sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Dianthus 'Brympton Red' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: perennial
Suggested uses: borders, rock gardens, edging
Fragrance: mildly fragrant

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Dianthus 'Brympton Red'

Cultivation: Prefers well-drained soil and full sun; avoid waterlogging.
Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming; cut back after flowering to maintain shape.
Propagation: cuttings, division