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Dianthus alpinus (Alpine pink)

Dianthus alpinus Photo/Illustration: Alain Charest


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Dianthus alpinus Common Name: Alpine pink Genus: Dianthus
Clusters of serrated single blooms in pink to dark crimson sit just off the ground in summer.
 Noteworthy characteristics: This cushion-forming species is short-lived, but easy to grow from seed.  
 Care: Requires full sun and sharp drainage and prefers neutral to alkaline soil.
 Propagation: Sow seed in cold frame in fall; divide in spring or fall.
 Problems: Crown rot, slugs, sow bugs, grasshoppers, chipmunks, squirrels.
Height Less than 6 in.
Spread 6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Attracts Birds; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Summer; Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color Pink Flower
Style Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest
Type Perennials

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