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Cottage Pink

Dianthus plumarius ยท Caryophyllaceae

Low cushions of blue-grey foliage topped by clove-scented, fringed flowers in shades of pink and white. A classic cottage edging plant that loves a sunny, gritty bed.

At a glance

  • Habit
    Perennial
  • Light
    Full Sun
  • Water
    Low Water
  • Climate
    Cool Temperate, Warm Temperate, Mediterranean
  • Frost
    Frost-Hardy
  • Mature size
    0.3 m H ร— 0.3 m W
  • Foliage
    Evergreen, Silver / Grey Foliage
  • Flowering
    Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering
  • Growth rate
    Moderate Growth
  • Maintenance
    Low Maintenance
  • Good for