Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Grandiflorus'

Also Known As

Cheddar Pink

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

3a-10b

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Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Grandiflorus' plant details

Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Grandiflorus' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In spring and summer burgundy, magenta and pink flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Grandiflorus'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy, magenta and pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, floriferous, fragrant, long-lived, rock garden, trough garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Grandiflorus'

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Skip those short lived Dianthus you see in bloom all over the place at “box stores” & go for the ultimate cottage garden “Pink!” Why? Because it lives for years & doesn’t rot in our temperate rainy Winters. It’ll quickly spread, forming a pretty low growing & weed suppressing dense groundcover to 3’ across. Bursting into a mass of spicy scented blooms in Spring, each 10” to 12” branching stem is topped with a 1.5” bloom, choice for cutting. With deadheading, “Cheddar Pinks” will continue blooming till Summer’s end. Cut back to 1” tall in Fall & side dress with compost each Spring for a spectacular replay. Just the best for trailing over the edge of a stone-edged bed, rock garden or container. Well-drained soil.