Perennials > Dianthus > Dianthus gratianopolitanus > Dianthus gratianopolitanus
Dianthus gratianopolitanus
Cheddar Pink, Cliff Pink, Clove Pink, Mountain Pink, Sweet Pink
Origin: West and central Europe.
| Family |
| Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus |
| Dianthus |
| Species |
| gratianopolitanus |
| Category |
| Perennials |
| Synonyms |
| Dianthus caesius, Dianthus 'Cheddar Pink' |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6b - 7a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6b - 7a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H6 (observed growing well in H7) |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -2-15 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 4 -5 |
| Height |
| 10 - 50 cm |
| Spread |
| 10 - 50 cm |
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| 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. |
| Cultivation |
| Plant in full sun, well-drained soil with a neutral to alkaline pH containing chalk, loam and sand. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| 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. |
| Propagation |
| By seed. |
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