Dianthus plumarius Cranmere Pool
Dianthus plumarius Cranmere Pool
Dianthus plumarius Cranmere Pool
Dianthus plumarius Cranmere Pool
Dianthus plumarius Cranmere Pool
Dianthus x plumarius Cranmere Pool
Garden Pink, Cottage Pink, Grass Pink, Carnation
The plant is small but vigorous. I can't wait to see it flower.
Sylvie, 25/03/2024
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Description
Dianthus 'Cranmere Pool' is a recent hybrid carnation variety, with a dense habit that gives the plant a very neat appearance. Its large, elegant flowers are strongly scented, and bloom in abundance from late spring until autumn. The flowers are pure white, sometimes shaded with pale-pink. They are marked with a dark magenta zone at the centre. Already popular with our grandmothers, this carnation surpasses itself in this award-winning variety, which is accessible to all gardeners, even inexperienced ones.
'Cranmere Pool' belongs to the Caryophyllaceae. It is a cultivar resulting from cross-breeding between Dianthus plumarius and D. gratianopolitanus. D. plumarius is a European perennial that is the main parent of the different groups of carnations, both old-fashioned and modern. D. gratianopolitanus is native to Europe and Asia, and it has passed on to its descendants its compact habit and its wonderful clove scent. The growth rate of this carnation is quite rapid. Its adult size will not exceed 30 to 35cm (12 to 14in) in height with a spread of 30cm (12in) or more. The dense clump blooms from May to July, and then again in September. It produces 6cm (2in) wide, double, bicoloured flowers with slightly fringed petals. They are highly scented and are carried at the end of short, sturdy stems. Its linear, glabrous, evergreen, and leathery leaves are a beautiful grey-blue colour.
Dianthus 'Cranmere Pool' is perfect for borders, embankments, and dry rock gardens. It brings elegance and distinction to even the humblest setting. It can be accompanied by other flowering cushions such as helianthemums, silenes, dwarf artemisia (Artemisia lanata), wall bellflower (Campanula muralis), Caucasian rock cress (Arabis caucasica), moss phlox (Phlox subulata), hardy ice plant (Delosperma cooperi), Mexican fleabane (Erigeron karvinskianus), and bloody cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum). To evoke gardens of the past, a small border of these delightful carnations can be planted at the base of peony clumps and old roses. This plant looks lovely between the stones of a wall or pavement, or in a container. It adapts very well to pot culture, in light soil.
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Botanical data
Dianthus
x plumarius
Cranmere Pool
Caryophyllaceae
Garden Pink, Cottage Pink, Grass Pink, Carnation
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Plant Dianthus 'Cranmere Pool' in ordinary, permeable and humiferous, stony, preferably limestone, dry to moist and especially well-drained soil. Gravel-rich soil yields good results. In the ground, this plant is quite hardy, withstanding temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It prefers a very sunny exposure. Lightly prune the clump after summer flowering to encourage a second flowering in September. In rich soil, trim some of the foliage with shears after flowering to maintain a dense habit. Apply a balanced fertiliser to poor soil in March. Divide the clumps every 3 years to rejuvenate those with bare bases. Propagate through layering or by taking cuttings.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.