About

A colourful annual, reaching 20-60cm, with compact form. It bears masses of blooms in pink. 'Pink Starlets' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

Petrorhagia is a small genus of flowering annuals and perennials, native to Europe and Asia, with low-growing, narrow grass-like foliage and small clusters of pink, lilac or white flowers which are similar to Dianthus

Plant details

Suggested usesBedding, containers

Care notes

CultivationFertile moist soil, sun
PruningDeadhead regularly
PropagationSow spring
Pest resistanceAphids, slugs
Disease resistanceGrey mould