Dianthus 'Inchmery'

Also Known As

Inchmery Pink

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 12"
W: 12"

planting zones

5a-9b

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Dianthus 'Inchmery' plant details

Dianthus 'Inchmery' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dianthus 'Inchmery'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, heirloom, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianthus 'Inchmery'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A study in delicacy, this fragrant shell pink double blossom harmonizes with the blues of Nepeta and Lavender, or with yellows. Hosted atop bluish tumps, the buds that appear in May are a joy in their own right, long and linear, revealing a deep maroon stripe around each base.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

A hint of pink is found on large double flowers. This variety hails from the 18th century and is still treasured today for its scent and silvery gray foliage. A spring-blooming, award winning pink!

By: Select Seeds

Introduced in 1800, this refined heirloom is sweetly charming! Truly old-fashioned, double, soft shell pink flowers with smooth-edged petals arrive in May, & are delicately displayed atop foot-long stems against the light blue foliage. 'Inchmery' is particularly long blooming, with a strong, spicy fragrance. Try in rockeries, sunny borders, spilling over garden walls, or in a fragrant bouquet. Dianthus do poorly in humid climes, & need good air circulation & drainage to thrive. To 1' x 1'.