About
This fragrant dianthus pink, reaching 20-40cm, with spreading mats of fine, silvery foliage. Fragrant, neatly formed blooms on short, wiry stems appear freely from late spring to midsummer. The cultivar 'Megan' adds fragrance and charm.
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