Light
Sun: at least 6 direct hours daily; Partial shade: 2–6 direct hours daily.
Learn how to care for your green friend
Garden Pink
Dianthus plumarius
Perennials · Planned variety
Meet your green friend.
Garden Pink (Dianthus plumarius) has a clumping / dense / mounding / spreading growth form. Foliage shapes recorded for this species: linear. Flower colours recorded: pink, red/burgundy, white.
A space where it can thrive
Growth habit: clumping, dense, mounding, spreading. Outdoor hardiness is listed below; choose a sheltered growing site appropriate to your plant and pot.
Ask about availabilityAvailability, size, pot and price will be confirmed in store. Pictures illustrate the plant type.
Studio illustration. Appearance varies with age, variety and growing conditions. Botanical photo reference: Cathy Dewitt · Source · CC BY 4.0.
Your care routine
Watering
Let the soil dry between watering; this pink tolerates drier soil.
Soil & drainage
Suitable textures: Clay, Loam (Silt), Sand. Soil reaction: Neutral (6.0-8.0).
Outdoor hardiness
Outdoor winter hardiness reported: USDA zones 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b. This is not an indoor temperature setting.
Through the seasons
Trim fading flowers after the main bloom to encourage further flowering.
Pets & little ones
The source lists low poisoning severity. Reported harmful parts: leaves. Do not ingest; keep away from children and pets.
Grow with your neighbourhood store.
Independent, family-owned and right here in Uptown New Westminster. Browse before your visit and keep this guide handy at home.
Visit The Golden BazaarCare references
Guidance is a starting point. Adjust watering to your plant, pot, light and season; follow fertilizer labels and check outdoor cultivar hardiness.