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Dianthus carthusianorum (German pink)

Other names: Carthusian pink

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Species
D. carthusianorum is a variable, clump-forming, evergreen perennial with upright or lax stems bearing linear, dark green leaves and slender stems bearing dense clusters of toothed, reddish-pink, sometimes white flowers in summer.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.4 m 0.2 m 2-5 years
1 ft 0 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in neutral to alkaline, well-drained soil in sun. Enrich soil with compost or well-rooted manure. Feed in spring.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Gravel, Containers/Patio, Rock, Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Garden edging, Prairie planting

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

A2, A3, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Clump-forming, Erect flower stem

Native to

Southern Europe, Central Europe

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Flowers

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.

Propagation methods

Layering, Softwood cuttings

Pests

Slugs

Aphids

Diseases

Rust

Take softwood cuttings

Deadhead regularly (optional)

Layer in autumn

Layer in early summer

Plant container grown plants in moderately fertile, well-drained soil

Plant container grown plants in a sunny postion

Apply a balanced fertiliser in the spring

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