Growing guide · Perennials

Dianthus 'Hobeakapink'

How to grow Garden Pinks 'Kahori Pink'.

Small, pink, and smells like cloves.

Light
Full sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
5–9
Size
6–8 in. tall, 6–8 in. wide
Spacing
8–10 in. apart.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Small tuft of dianthus with fringed deep pink flowers over gray-green grassy leaves

Light

Full sun.

Water

Water weekly; let the soil dry a bit between waterings.

Planting and soil

Plant in spring or early fall in gritty, well-drained soil. Slightly alkaline soil suits it.

Feeding

A light feed in spring.

Pruning

Shear spent flowers after the spring flush.

Through the year

Flowers April–June, scattered rebloom through summer. Foliage semi-evergreen.

If something's off

Rots in wet soil or under heavy mulch. Toxic to pets if eaten.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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Why we stock it: Fragrance and color in a tiny footprint for edges and pots.

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