Cheddar Pink Dianthus gratianopolitanus
- Phonetic Spelling
- dy-AN-thus grat-ee-an-oh-pol-it-AH-nus
- This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
- See below
- Description
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Cheddar pink is a species belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. The common name of Cheddar Pinks is derived from its native habitat Cheddar Gorge in England. It is a herbaceous perennial blooming from May to June. These spicy clove-scented flowers grow best in full sun in loose, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soils. It tolerates light shade, particularly in the afternoon. It will tolerate short dry periods but needs regular watering during prolonged drought. This plant is moderately salt tolerant.
Dianthus gratianopolitanus provides masses of color and good contrast for the rock garden or small border front. It is a good edging plant and looks attractive in a raised bed where it can spill over the edges. The dense mats may be grown together to form an interesting ground cover. It may also be grown on difficult sites such as stone walls.
Problems:
Overwatering or poor drainage leads to crown rot, and it does not tolerate wet winter soil conditions. Other potential pests and problems: bacterial blight, fungal wilt, stem rot, leaf spots, rusts, viruses, aphids, thrips, mites.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Floricyle
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- Firewitch
- Firewitch
- Firewitch
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- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- Firewitch
- Firewitch
- Firewitch
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Dianthus
- Species:
- gratianopolitanus
- Family:
- Caryophyllaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Great Britain to Ukraine
- Wildlife Value:
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and moths
- Play Value:
- Attractive Flowers
- Attracts Pollinators
- Colorful
- Fragrance
- Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Dimensions:
- Height: 0 ft. 6 in. - 1 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Ground Cover
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Poisonous
- Habit/Form:
- Clumping
- Dense
- Mounding
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Low
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Texture:
- High Organic Matter
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Occasionally Dry
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12 inches-3 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Black
- Display/Harvest Time:
- Fall
- Summer
- Fruit Type:
- Capsule
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Pink
- Purple/Lavender
- Red/Burgundy
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Cyme
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Long Bloom Season
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Flower Shape:
- Radial
- Wheel
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- < 1 inch
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Blue
- Gray/Silver
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Waxy
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Long-lasting
- Showy
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Opposite
- Leaf Shape:
- Acicular
- Elliptical
- Linear
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Width:
- < 1 inch
- Leaf Description:
- Narrow leaves that are often blue-gray with a waxy feel
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Rock Wall
- Slope/Bank
- Small Space
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Cottage Garden
- Fairy Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Rock Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Small groups
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Butterflies
- Moths
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Drought
- Humidity
- Rabbits
- Salt
- Problems:
- Poisonous to Humans
- Problem for Cats
- Problem for Dogs
- Problem for Horses
