Botanical Name: Dianthus plumarius
Common Name: Cottage pink
Type of Plant: dicot: perennial
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape tumbling, spreading plant with upright flower stems holding blooms above the foliage; very fragrant blooms over a long season
Height 12 to 24"
Spread 12 to 24"
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun to part shade in hot inland areas
Soil requires good drainage; prefers slightly alkaline soils
Hardiness hardy – all zones
 
Morphology:
Leaves linear, blue-green leaves to 3" long, 1/8" across, oppositely arranged on stem; stems usually spread and point upright at ends
Flowers single or double in pink, red white and combinations; very fragrant ‘mini-carnation’ flowers
Fruit small capsule
 
Propagation:
stem cuttings
 
Usage:
spreading border perennial for fragrance, flowers and blue-green color; good along paths, edging plant in rose gardens, or tumbling from raised beds; old-fashioned perennial gardens
 
Landscape Care:
Watering prefers regular watering; avoid over-watering in heavy soils
Fertilizing slow-release in spring
Pruning dead-head frequently to prolong blooming season
Pests/Diseases rust and fusarium wilt
Special Conditions/Other excellent drainage gives best results with all Dianthus
 
Origin: Bulgaria
Family: Caryophyllaceae

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