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Dianthus gratianopolitanus Star Cushion


Cheddar Pinks

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.180.310


(=‘Sternkissen’) A compact selection of the Cheddar Pinks, especially useful as an edging plant, in the rock garden or in an alpine trough garden This forms a low cushion of blue-grey leaves, bearing small starry pink single flowers in late spring with a sweet clove fragrance. Drought-tolerant once established. Clip lightly after blooming. Evergreen, so do not prune in fall or spring. Not always easy to divide, but this can be attempted in early spring or fall. Flowers may be attractive to butterflies.

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Dianthus gratianopolitanus Star Cushion

Optimal Growing Conditions

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Soil Type
Soil pH
Soil Moisture
Care Level
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Flower Head Size
Height
   5-10 cm
   2-4 inches
Spread
   20-30 cm
   8-12 inches
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Dianthus gratianopolitanus Star Cushion


Cheddar Pinks

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.180.310


(=‘Sternkissen’) A compact selection of the Cheddar Pinks, especially useful as an edging plant, in the rock garden or in an alpine trough garden This forms a low cushion of blue-grey leaves, bearing small starry pink single flowers in late spring with a sweet clove fragrance. Drought-tolerant once established. Clip lightly after blooming. Evergreen, so do not prune in fall or spring. Not always easy to divide, but this can be attempted in early spring or fall. Flowers may be attractive to butterflies.

Further details for
Dianthus gratianopolitanus Star Cushion

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Soil Type
Soil pH
Soil Moisture
Care Level
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Blooming Time
Foliage Color
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Flower Head Size
Height
   5-10 cm
   2-4 inches
Spread
   20-30 cm
   8-12 inches
Foot Traffic
  

Growth Rate