Dianthus superbus (Fringed pink)

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Avoid wet winter conditons. Improve soil with well-rotted manure or garden compost. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

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 = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Moderate/Medium
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Clump-forming, Branching

Native to

Europe, Asia

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Flower is scented.

Toxicity

Not toxic