Description
A clump-forming, evergreen perennial*, to 20cm high, with grey-green foliage. This compact pink is great for pots and sunny borders as well as in an alpine bed or rockery. This cultivar produces clove scented, pink-purple double flowers in summer on short branching stems. This little gem thrives in a sunny spot, and if you keep on deadheading, it will continue sending up more and more flowers. The petals are edible in moderation with a sweet, clove taste.
*This perennial is usually evergreen however it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder years it may lose them all, but fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Warning – the leaves and stems can be a mild skin irritant in some people. If in doubt wear gloves when handling. Can make pets sick if eaten (contains triterpenoid saponins).
FAMILY: Caryophyllaceae
SYNONYMS: Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Dinetta Purple’
Full Name: Dianthus caryophyllus Dinetta Purple
COMMON NAME: Garden Pink, Cheddar Pink
NATIVE: Mediterranean region
HEIGHT: 20 cm (8″)
SPREAD: 25cm (10″)
SOIL TYPE: All, prefers a rich, moist soil with good drainage
SOIL PH: Neutral, Alkaline
ASPECT: Sun
UK HARDINESS: Hardy
FLOWERING TIME: Summer
FLOWER COLOUR: Pink Purple
NOTES: Can be deciduous in hard winters, mild skin irritant.
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