Low, sprawling habit is ideal for use as a small-scale ground cover or at the top of a rock wall.
Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Bath's Pink'
Cheddar Pinks
Tips for Homeowners:
Shear back after first batch of flowers to promote a second flowering later in the season.
Rate this Plant:
The spicy, scented flowers are produced in huge numbers on soft stems which is ideal for small bud bases or nosegays.
- Fragrant pink, fringed flowers
- Attractive gray-green, evergreen foliage
- Low, spreading habit
Height: 6-12 in
Spread: 8-12 in
Zone: 4-9
Color: Pink
Interesting Notes about Cheddar Pinks:
This perennial needs full sun for flower production and a well-drained soil where it will not be wet when weather turns cold.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Rock Garden
- Great Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Mass Planting
- Fragrant
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
Foliage Color:
- Gray
- Green
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water