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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Doris Pink is happy on low water, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Doris Pink after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it 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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Doris Pink with other plants that enjoy the same happy on low water and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
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