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Garden Diary
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Observations:
The next time you are buying perennials please look for our helpful labels and blue pots, and remember "The best perennials come out of the blue"!
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Dianthus ‘Oakington’
Border Pinks |
USDA Zone: 3-9 |
Plant number: 1.180.630
Border Pinks have been popular in gardens for centuries. This selection forms a low mound of grassy blue-green leaves. Short stems of small double carnation style flowers appear in early summer, in a soft rose-pink shade. Well suited to edging any sunny border, or for growing in the rock garden. Plants should be trimmed lightly after blooming to maintain a tight, compact mound. Not always easy to divide, but this can be attempted in spring or early fall. Evergreen.
Further details for
Dianthus ‘Oakington’
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Dry
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Light Pink
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Spring
Foliage Color
Blue
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Attracts Butterflies
Border
Containers
Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Edging
Evergreen
Fragrant
Height
15-20 cm
6-8 inches
Spread
30-45 cm
12-18 inches
Foot Traffic
Light
Growth Rate
Slow
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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