Dianthus 'Bath's Pink' (Cheddar pink)

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Botanical Name: Dianthus 'Bath's Pink' dy-ANN-thus Common Name: Cheddar pink Genus: Dianthus

Dianthus 'Bath's Pink' is a stunning, wide-spreading ground cover with grassy, blue-green foliage and pink flowers. Use it to edge a bed or grow it in your rock garden for a splash of cool color. To keep its blooms going, be sure to deadhead.
Noteworthy characteristics: Its flowers are pink and have a spicy, clove-like scent.
Care: Grow in full sun and average to sandy well-drained soil. Will not tolerate standing water, but great for rock gardens and sites that are on the dry side.
Propagation:

 From seed or softwood cuttings.

Problems:

 No serious disease or insect problems.

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