Dianthus ‘Tickled Pink’

Dianthus ‘Tickled Pink’ is an evergreen perennial with an upright habit. It is compact and bushy with narrow blue-green leaves and lavender-pink flowers that produce a strong, spicy fragrance.

This Dianthus comes in a pretty pink pot, making it a great plant to gift and when fully grown, it will grow up to a height and spread of around 30cm.

It is perfect for contemporary or cottage gardens in beds, borders or containers and is excellent as cut flowers. Fully hardy, this perennial can be left outside through the toughest of winters with no frost protection, to be enjoyed in the summer, with its beautiful blooms appearing from May to August.

Look for a position of full or partial sun, into moist but well drained, neutral or alkaline soil. Watch for slugs or aphids and deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.

Details

• Dianthus ‘Tickled Pink’ in a 1.5 litre pot
• Flower colour: Pink
• Foliage colour: Blue/Green
• Position: Full sun
• Aspect: West facing, South facing or East-facing
• Soil moisture: Moist but well drained
• Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral
• Hardiness: Hardy in the UK down to -15 degrees
• Flowering period: May to August
• Plant height: 30cm
• Plant width: 30cm