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Dianthus arenarius

Dianthus arenarius
Sand Pink

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Often referred to as a sand pink, this beautiful little perennial forms a cushion of very fine leaves, covered all summer with fringed white flowers.

Height at maturity

25 cm

Spread at maturity

30 cm

Exposure

Sun

Hardiness

Hardy down to -23°C

Soil moisture

Dry soil

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Recommended planting time February to March, September to November

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Description

The Dianthus arenarius, or Sand Pink, is a small perennial forming a compact cushion with white flowers with very cut petals.

Hardy up to -17°C (1.4°F), this small pink, with a compact and dense habit of 25cm (10in) in height, develops evergreen, linear foliage, 4cm (2in) long, green. In July, solitary flowers are formed of a short tube and 5 fringed, white petals, slightly scented. It forms a beautiful, very floriferous cushion until September.

Dianthus arenarius grows in well-draining, rocky, poor soil with a tendency towards neutral or alkaline in a sunny location. Remove faded flowers regularly to promote new flowering. Apply fertiliser in spring. Beware of slugs and heavy soils, which retain winter moisture.

Sand Pinks are often used in planters or troughs, rockeries and borders, paired with Moss Phlox, Benoites or Yarrows.

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Flowering

Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour white

Flowering time July to September

Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen

Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 25 cm

Spread at maturity 30 cm

Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Dianthus

Species

arenarius

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Other common names

Sand Pink

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference • 892012

Planting and care

The Dianthus arenarius is best planted between the months of October and March in a well-draining, dry, poor, and stony soil that receives full sun. If you have heavy soil or live in an area with a lot of rain you can mix compost, sand, and gravel with your garden soil and plant the flowers on a mound. To ensure good drainage, put gravel at the bottom of the hole before planting. Remove faded flowers as soon as they appear to promote new flowering. Fertilise your plants in the spring and keep an eye out for slugs and soil that retains winter moisture.