An award-winning, deliciously clove-scented pink with semi-double salmon-pink flowers over silvery foliage. Long-flowering, repeat-blooming and a classic for cottage borders.
At a glance
- Plant type: Perennial
- Mature size: 30 cm H × 30 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Doris Pink
Dianthus 'Doris' is a moderate-growing perennial in the Caryophyllaceae family. It reaches around 30 cm tall and 30 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen and silver-grey foliage. Pink flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Doris Pink
Doris Pink suits cool-temperate, warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice and is an award-winning selection.
Soil & planting
Doris Pink does best in free-draining and sandy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Doris Pink performs well with relatively little water once established. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. Check moisture below the mulch during establishment and water thoroughly when needed rather than following a rigid schedule.
Pruning & care
Prune Doris Pink after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Doris Pink in the garden
Doris Pink earns its place for feeding bees and pollinators, its fragrance, cut flowers for the vase and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same happy on low water and cool-temperate climate as Doris Pink. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Doris Pink
Plant Sale lists Doris Pink as potted plants. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
