Product Description
Dianthus gratianoapolitanus 'Baths Pink' (3.5-inch pot)
Common Name: Cheddar Pinks
Height: 6-12 Inches
Spread: 12-18 Inches
Hardiness Zone: 3-8
Full Sun
Evergreen
Soft pink blooms - Spring/early Summer
Gray-green, grass-like foliage
Heat and humidity tolerant
Embrace the charm of old-fashioned elegance with Dianthus gratianoapolitanus 'Bath's Pink'! This delightful perennial, also known as Cheddar Pinks, is a beloved garden classic, offering a profusion of fragrant pink blooms and attractive blue-green foliage.
- Fragrant Pink Blooms: 'Bath's Pink' produces a profusion of single, soft pink flowers with delicately fringed petals. These charming blooms, reaching about 1 inch in diameter, appear in late spring to early summer, blanketing the plant in a carpet of color and releasing a sweet, clove-like fragrance.
- Evergreen Foliage: The narrow, blue-green leaves of 'Bath's Pink' form a dense, mat-forming groundcover that adds texture and interest even when not in bloom. This evergreen foliage provides year-round beauty, especially in milder climates.
- Compact and Hardy: This Dianthus forms a compact, mounding clump, typically reaching 6-12 inches tall and spreading 12-18 inches wide. It is hardy and resilient, tolerating heat, humidity, and drought conditions, making it a reliable performer in a variety of climates.
- Versatile Applications: 'Bath's Pink' is a versatile addition to any sunny garden. Use it to edge borders, add a touch of color to rock gardens, create a fragrant groundcover, or even plant it in containers. Its compact size and long blooming season make it a standout performer in any setting.
- Easy Care: This Dianthus is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal care once established. Deadheading spent blooms can encourage repeat flowering, and a light trim after blooming helps maintain its shape and vigor.
- Fragrant Pink Flowers: Abundant blooms with a sweet, clove-like fragrance.
- Evergreen Foliage: Provides year-round beauty and texture.
- Compact Habit: Perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers.
- Heat and Humidity Tolerant: Thrives in a variety of climates.
- Easy Care: Requires minimal maintenance.
- Hardiness Zones: 3-8
- Mature Size: 6-12 inches tall, 12-18 inches wide
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, slightly alkaline soil
- Water: Moderate water needs
Add a touch of old-fashioned charm and fragrance to your garden with the delightful blooms of Dianthus gratianoapolitanus 'Bath's Pink'!
Dianthus gratianoapolitanus 'Bath's Pink' is a charming and fragrant perennial that adds a touch of old-fashioned elegance to gardens. Here is a closer look at this lovely plant:
Appearance:
- Flowers: 'Bath's Pink' produces a profusion of single, pink flowers with fringed petals. The flowers are about 1 inch wide and have a delicate, spicy fragrance. They bloom in late spring to early summer, with occasional repeat blooms throughout the summer.
- Foliage: The plant forms a low-growing mat of gray-green, grass-like foliage. The foliage remains evergreen in milder climates, providing year-round interest.
Growth Habit:
- 'Bath's Pink' typically grows 6-12 inches tall and spreads 12-18 inches wide. It has a compact, mounding habit and forms a dense mat over time.
Growing Conditions:
- Sunlight: This Dianthus thrives in full sun, needing at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day to bloom its best.
- Soil: 'Bath's Pink' prefers well-drained soil and is adaptable to various soil types, including sandy or rocky soils. It tolerates slightly alkaline to neutral soil pH.
- Moisture: While it prefers moderate moisture, 'Bath's Pink' is relatively drought-tolerant once established.
- Hardiness: It is hardy in USDA Zones 3-8, making it suitable for a wide range of climates.
Special Features:
- Fragrant Flowers: The spicy fragrance of the flowers is a delightful addition to the garden.
- Evergreen Foliage: In milder climates, the foliage remains evergreen, providing year-round interest.
- Heat and Humidity Tolerance: 'Bath's Pink' is known for its tolerance of heat and humidity, making it a good choice for Southern gardens.
- Low Maintenance: Once established, 'Bath's Pink' is a relatively low-maintenance plant, requiring minimal care.
- Deer Resistant: Deer tend to avoid this plant, making it a good choice for gardens where deer are a problem.
Uses in the Garden:
- Rock Gardens: 'Bath's Pink' is a perfect fit for rock gardens, where it can spill over rocks and add a touch of color and fragrance.
- Borders: It can be used to edge borders or pathways, creating a fragrant and colorful border.
- Containers: 'Bath's Pink' can also be grown in containers, allowing you to enjoy their beauty and fragrance on patios or balconies.
- Groundcover: When planted in mass, it can form an attractive groundcover.
- Cut Flowers: The fragrant flowers can be used in cut flower arrangements.
Tips for Growing Dianthus gratianoapolitanus 'Bath's Pink':
- Planting: Plant in spring or fall in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Space the plants about 12 inches apart.
- Watering: Water regularly during the first year to help the plant establish a strong root system. Once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant but will benefit from occasional watering during dry spells.
- Fertilizing: 'Bath's Pink' does not require heavy fertilization. A light application of a balanced fertilizer in spring is usually sufficient.
- Deadheading: Deadheading spent flowers can help to prolong the bloom season and encourage repeat blooming.
- Dividing: Divide clumps every 3-4 years in spring or fall to rejuvenate plants and maintain their vigor.
Overall, Dianthus gratianoapolitanus 'Bath's Pink' is a charming and versatile perennial that adds color, fragrance, and texture to the garden. Its heat and humidity tolerance, low maintenance requirements, and deer resistance make it a popular choice for gardeners in a variety of climates.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
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Dianthus Bath's Pink 3.5 pots.
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