The herbaceous perennial Dianthus gratianopolitanus (cheddar pinks) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, light pink and fragrant blossoms during early summer to mid summer. The showy matte foliage is medium green and greyish green in colour, fine in texture and semi-evergreen.
Typical Uses
Alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border and edging.
Special Characteristics
It is worthy to note that Dianthus gratianopolitanus tolerates drought. This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Dianthus gratianopolitanus (cheddar pinks) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner.
