(Bewitched Cheddar Pinks, Cheddar Pinks)

Bright summer color is produced by this small, unassuming evergreen perennial Dianthus. Throughout the year it offers low spreading mounds of fine, grassy green to gray-green foliage. But, from early to midsummer it becomes covered with a cloud of small, bright pink fringed flowers with a potent sweet and spicy fragrance. Removing the spent flowers after the flush fades will keep plants looking tidy and attractive but won’t encourage them to rebloom.

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(Cheddar Pinks, Flavora Rose Shades Cheddar Pinks)

Bright summer color is produced by this small, unassuming evergreen perennial Dianthus. Throughout the year it offers low spreading mounds of fine, grassy green to gray-green foliage. But, from early to midsummer it becomes covered with a cloud of small, bright pink fringed flowers with a potent sweet and spicy fragrance. Removing the spent flowers after the flush fades will keep plants looking tidy and attractive but won’t encourage them to rebloom.

This pretty perennial reigns from...

(Cheddar Pinks, Large-flowered Cheddar Pinks)

The rosy flowers of ‘Grandiflorus’ have feathery edges and are larger than average. This low-growing, unassuming evergreen perennial Dianthus offers spreading mounds of fine, grassy blue-green foliage. From early to midsummer it becomes covered with a cloud of fringed flowers with a potent sweet and spicy fragrance. Removing the spent flowers after the flush fades will keep plants looking tidy and attractive but won’t encourage them to rebloom.

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(Cheddar Pinks, Pixie Cheddar Pinks)

The small flowers of ‘Pixie’ are are rich purple-red with lighter spots and edges. It is floriferous, very hardy and surprisingly tough in the garden.

Most of the year the cheddar pink only offers low, dense mounds of blue-green, grassy foliage, but in early summer it becomes covered with lots of small, fringed, colorful flowers. These offer a spicy sweet fragrance that scents the air. Remove the spent flowers after the flush fades to keep plants looking tidy and attractive.

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(Cheddar Pinks, Rose Feather Cheddar Pinks)

The cheddar pink is a popular hardy perennial that originates from Central Europe. It forms low, dense mounds of green to gray-green, grass-like foliage that is semi-evergreen. In early summer, plants becomes covered with single stems of bright pink flowers that put forth a spicy fragrance. These will rebloom intermittently later in the season if spent flowers are removed. This heat and drought tolerant perennial requires full sun and perfectly drained, slightly alkaline soil. It is ideal for rock...

(Cheddar Pinks, Spotty Cheddar Pinks)

The small flowers of ‘Spotty’ (sometimes called ‘Spotti’) are white with rose-red markings and spots. This floriferous hardy perennial is robust, easy to grow, and blooms for an extended period of time.

Most of the year the cheddar pink only offers low, dense mounds of gray-green, grassy foliage, but in early summer it becomes covered with lots of small, fringed, colorful flowers. These offer a spicy sweet fragrance that scents the air. Remove the spent flowers after the flush fades to keep...

(Cheddar Pinks, Tiny Rubies Cheddar Pinks)

The aptly named ‘Tiny Rubies’ offers a carpet of glistening, double ruby pink flowers in early summer. It is a hardy perennial with a long bloom time and robust nature.

Most of the year the cheddar pink only offers low, dense mounds of gray-green, grassy foliage, but in early summer it becomes covered with lots of small, fringed double flowers. These offer a spicy sweet fragrance that scents the air. Remove the spent flowers after the flush fades to keep plants looking tidy and attractive....

(Flavora Cheddar Pinks)

Bright summer color is produced by this small, unassuming evergreen perennial Dianthus. Throughout the year it offers low spreading mounds of fine, grassy green to gray-green foliage. But, from early to midsummer it becomes covered with a cloud of small, bright pink fringed flowers with a potent sweet and spicy fragrance. Removing the spent flowers after the flush fades will keep plants looking tidy and attractive but won’t encourage them to rebloom.

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(Firewitch Cheddar Pinks, Firewitch Dianthus)

This vibrant cheddar pink is a popular bedding perennial that was named the Perennial Plant of the Year in 2006 by the Perennial Plant Association. It is distinguished by its long bloom time, fine flower color and vigorous, floriferous nature. Plants may bloom for two weeks or in flushes across three or four months.

The pretty and easy 'Firewitch' forms low, dense mounds of gleaming gray-green, grassy foliage that is evergreen. In late spring to early summer, it becomes covered with single stems...

(Dianthus)

Delicate and fleeting on their own, the light yellow flowers of the hairy garden pink or yellow dianthus are a curiousity, evoking a meadow wildflower aesthetic. A small, tufted herbaceous perennial that sends up tall, thin flower stems in summer, it is native to the highlands of Hungary in southcentral Europe.

The narrow green to slightly gray-gren leaves look like needles and are on held upon upright, four-sided stems. In early or midsummer, thin stems lightly branch to hold a small cluster...