Placeholder

Dianthus 'Edgehog'

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"-4"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

More Options

Dianthus 'Edgehog' plant details

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dianthus 'Edgehog' is a special variegated cottage or clove pinks with fragrant, semi-double, hot pink flowers that pop amongst the long, narrow, blue-green foliage with ivory white margins. Plants will grow to just four inches high and spread to 12 or more inches wide. An easy care, cold hardy, drought tolerant plant that makes a great ground cover or use it in the rock, at the front of borders, and in containers. Deer resistant.

Gardening facts about Dianthus 'Edgehog' plant

How to Grow Dianthus 'Edgehog'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • magenta
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

Landscape groups by tags

See other plant types of Dianthus for your garden

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 12"

  • sun - bright shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
Photo of Dianthus superbus close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
View Plant

More Options

aka London Delight Pink

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-8b

Size

Height: 12"

Width: 12"

  • sun - bright shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
Photo of Dianthus 'London Delight' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
View Plant

aka Spotty Pink

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 4"-6"

Width: 12"-18"

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
Photo of Dianthus 'Spotty' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
View Plant

More Options

aka Dianthus 'Clusterhead Pink', Dianthus carthusianorum 'Clusterhead Pink', Carnation, Clusterhead Pink, Pinks

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 6"-9"

  • sun - bright shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
Photo of Dianthus carthusianorum flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
View Plant

More Options

aka Cottage Pinks

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

3a-10b

Size

Height: 18"

Width: 12"

  • sun - bright shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Dianthus plumarius flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
View Plant

More Options

+191 more Dianthus
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

© 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved