Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Tiny Rubies’

Description

Double pink flowers on a low spreading silver foliage.

This is a true mat forming dianthus that will continue to spread each year, eventually filling a large surface area given many years. Ideal in a sunny position in average soil. Best grown in the garden border, alpine rock garden, walls and containers.

Flowers: Spring-summer

Hardiness: Hardy

Height: 10cm

Spread: 60cm

Further information:

This plant will slowly make a large mat covered in pink flowers. The only attention it needs is dead heading occasionally.

Common Name:

Life Cycle: perennial

Family: Caryophyllaceae

Foliage: linear / lanceolate

Basic Colour: ( pink )

Flower Colour: pink

Natural Flowering: May – July

Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Height with Flowers: 10cm

Soil Requirements:  average / dry / well-drained / sandy

Soil ph:  alkaline / neutral

Location:  container / rock garden / Mediterranean

Usage: ornamental / bee food plant / attracts butterflies / ground cover

Pruning:

Tolerates: drought tolerant

Origin: Cultivar