About
A garden pink, reaching 25-45cm, with dense tufts of linear, glaucous leaves forming a neat mat. Dainty, clove-scented flowers in abundance top the compact cushion in pink tones from late spring to midsummer. 'Kledg19308' is a delightful garden selection.
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 usesEdging, rock gardens, gravel gardens, containers
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun
PruningShear after flowering to maintain compact growth. Remove spent flowers
PropagationTake cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer. Division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceRust occasionally. Good drainage prevents most issues