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Dianthus plumarius Doris

Dianthus plumarius Doris
Common Pink, Garden Pink, Feathered Pink

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The young plants have survived the winter. In good health. I am awaiting the flowering.

Stéphanie B., 22/03/2023

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This carnation forms a thick cushion of fine, bluish-green, semi-evergreen and rough leaves. This perennial offers an abundance of light pink fringed corollas with darker hearts. The flowers are intensely and sweetly fragranced. This timeless perennial combines strength, an undemanding nature, and delicacy. Ideal for rock gardens and walls, in full sun.
Flower size
4 cm
Height at maturity
25 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil
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Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Flowering time May to July, September
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Description

Dianthus plumarius 'Doris', also known as 'Doris' pinks, forms a thick and loose cushion of semi-evergreen, rough, bluish-green leaves. This perennial offers an abundant flowering with an intense and sweet fragrance, with light pink fringed corollas with darker centres. This timeless perennial combines strength, an undemanding nature, and delicacy. Ideal for rockeries and walls, in full sun.

 

'Doris' belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family. It is a cultivar resulting from the cross-breeding between D. plumarius and D. caryophyllus. D. plumarius is a European perennial that is the main ancestor of different groups of pinks, both old-fashioned and modern. D. caryophyllus is Mediterranean, and it has passed on to its descendants its wonderful clove scent. The growth of this pink is quite rapid. Its adult size will not exceed 25 to 30cm (10 to 12in) in height with a spread of 30cm (12in). This pink forms a fairly loose clump. From May to July, and again in September, it displays bouquets of pale-pink flowers marked with purple at the centre. The fragrant flowers bear five fringed petals. They appear at the top of short stems, usually uniflorous. Its linear, glabrous, evergreen, and leathery leaves are a superb greyish-blue.

 

Dianthus plumarius 'Doris' is perfect in borders, embankments, and dry rockeries. It pairs well with other flowering cushions such as helianthemums, silenes, dwarf artemisia (Artemisia lanata), wall bellflowers, Caucasian rockcress, Phlox subulata, Delosperma cooperi, Erigeron karvinskianus, and bloody cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum). This plant looks beautiful between the stones of a wall or paving, or in a container. It adapts very well to pot cultivation, in light soil.

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Dianthus plumarius Doris (Flowering) Flowering
Dianthus plumarius Doris (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time May to July, September
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 4 cm
Fragrance Very fragrant, sweet, spicy.
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 25 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Dianthus

Species

plumarius

Cultivar

Doris

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Other common names

Common Pink, Garden Pink, Feathered Pink

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

Plant Dianthus plumarius 'Doris' in ordinary, permeable, humus-bearing, stony, dry to moist but well-drained soil, ideally limestone. Soil rich in gravel yields good results. In open ground, this plant withstands temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It prefers a very sunny exposure. Lightly prune the clump after summer flowering to encourage regrowth in September. In rich soil, trim some of the foliage with shears after flowering to maintain a dense habit. In poor soil, it will be useful to apply a balanced fertiliser in March. Divide the clumps every 3 years to rejuvenate those whose base is thinning out. Propagate by performing layering or taking cuttings. 

Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September to October
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Rockery
Type of use Edge of border, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, drained

Care

Pruning instructions Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage flowering. Lightly prune the clump with shears just after flowering to help it rejuvenate.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to August
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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