Bath's Pink cheddar pink
Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Baths Pink'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Sizeup to 12 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Bath's Pink' cheddar pink (Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Bath's Pink') is a perennial for borders, rock gardens, containers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. It forms a clump of evergreen foliage, so it adds interest in winter. The flowers are fragrant and attract butterflies and bees.
Pairs well with Caradonna sage, Lamb’s ear, and Lanceleaf coreopsis.