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Dianthus plumarius Pikes Pink

Dianthus plumarius Pike s Pink
Common Pink, Garden Pink, Feathered Pink

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Very slender and very dry stems at the base, do not at all resemble the beautiful photos on the website where 'very fresh' plants are presented. Planted, but? On to the next part. They must have remained very tightly packed in the young plant nurseries.

Marie-Helene J., 11/05/2018

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A beautiful spreading perennial with blue-green foliage and pink flowers with finely cut petals.
Flower size
4 cm
Height at maturity
20 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil
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Recommended planting time February to May, September to November
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Flowering time May to July
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Description

Dianthus 'Pike's Pink' is a small perennial ground cover with pale-pink flowers mixed with raspberry, overhanging compact, bluish-green foliage.

 

This perennial pink, measuring 20cm (8in) in height, forms large carpet-like mats, with rigid and compact bluish-green foliage. The highly fragrant semi-double flowers, 3cm (1in) in diameter, are pale-pink mixed with raspberry. They appear at the ends of the stems from May to July. It bears two or three flowers per stem, with each petal being dentate.

Dianthus 'Pike's Pink' thrives in well-drained, rocky soil in a sunny or partially shaded location. Remove faded flowers regularly to promote new flowering. Apply fertiliser in spring. Be cautious of soils that retain moisture in winter.

It is well-suited for use in pots, rockeries, and borders, alongside nigellas.

Dianthus plumarius Pikes Pink in pictures

Dianthus plumarius Pikes Pink (Flowering) Flowering
Dianthus plumarius Pikes Pink (Foliage) Foliage
Dianthus plumarius Pikes Pink (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time May to July
Flower size 4 cm
Fragrance Very fragrant, sweet, spicy.
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 20 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Dianthus

Species

plumarius

Cultivar

Pike s Pink

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Other common names

Common Pink, Garden Pink, Feathered Pink

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference • 72381

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Planting and care

Plant from October to March in well-draining, dry, poor, and rocky soil in full sun. In heavy soil or in a region that is too damp, mix compost, sand, and gravel with your garden soil and plant on a mound to facilitate drainage. Don't forget to place gravel at the bottom of the hole for good drainage. Remove faded flowers to promote new flowering. Apply fertiliser in spring. Beware of slugs and soil that retains winter moisture.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time February to May, September to November

Intended location

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

Care

Pruning instructions Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage flowering. Trim the clump lightly with shears just after flowering to help it replenish.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to August
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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