Dianthus gratianopolitanus (Cheddar Pink, Cliff Pink, Clove Pink, Mountain Pink, Sweet Pink)
Botanical Information
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Dianthus |
| Species | gratianopolitanus |
| Synonyms | Dianthus caesius, Dianthus 'Cheddar Pink' |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | West and central Europe. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6b - 7a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b - 7a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 (observed growing well in H7) |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -2-15 |
| Temperature (°F) | 4 -5 |
| Height | 10 - 50 cm |
| Spread | 10 - 50 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Dianthus gratianopolitanus is an evergreen perennial with narrow, grey-green leaves and solitary, richly fragrant, deep rose-pink flowers with an interesting fringed edge. |
| Landscape | A popular choice for rock gardens due to it's neat carpeting habit and fragrant flowers, also well-suited to border edging. |
| Propagation | By seed. |
| Cultivation | Plant in full sun, well-drained soil with a neutral to alkaline pH containing chalk, loam and sand. |
| Pests | Possible pests include aphids, caterpillars and slugs. Fusarium wilt is a possible disease. |
| Leaf Description | Linear, narrow, almost flat, glaucous, evergreen, to 5 cm. |
| Flower Description | Usually solitary, richly fragrant, deep rose-pink, 2 cm wide, petals have a toothed edge. |
Photographs
Scanning electron microscope image of pollen grain.
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