Description
This is the only wild yellow dianthus.
Tall strong stems with clusters of yellow flowers produced in summer. Perfect for borders that can get quite dry in summer this dianthus will thrive and attract many pollinating insects. Grow in the alpine rock garden or container.
Flowering: Summer
Hardiness: Hardy
Height: 40cm
Spread: 40cm
Further information:
This is a native plant that attracts butterflies and bees. Once flowered can be cut back hard. Can be used as a meadow plant.
Common Name: Yellow Pink
Life Cycle: perennial
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Foliage: linear / lanceolate
Basic Colour: ( yellow )
Flower Colour: yellow
Natural Flowering: May – July
Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Height with Flowers: 40cm
Soil Requirements: average / dry / well-drained / sandy
Soil ph: alkaline / neutral
Location: container / rock garden / Mediterranean
Usage: ornamental / bee food plant / attracts butterflies
Pruning: deadhead to encourage further blooms
Tolerates: drought tolerant / salt tolerant / deer resistance / rabbit resistance
Origin: Eastern Europe
Helen D. (verified owner) –
Lovely plant Arrived quickly & well packed A++++
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