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Border Pinks (Dianthus gratianopolitanus)

Example of approximately what these plants look like when shipped. See the eighth photograph of any plant to see a photo of what it looks like when shipped.
Dianthus gratianopolitanus offers wonderful evergreen foliage in a gray-green shade and absolutely fabulous, often fragrant blossoms that cover the plant in a shockingly pleasing show of color for an extended period. It is an outstanding groundcover, particularly on dry slopes.

Gardeners don't just collect varieties of Dianthus for their flowers, though. When many plants are placed together, the low-growing foliage creates a pool of deep blue when not in bloom. This tough, cold and drought tolerant, easy-to-grow groundcover will put up with some salt and deer will avoid it too. Its uses are endless, from borders and edging to rock gardens and along walks or paths.

Go ahead and try one; we're willing to bet you'll be back for the other varieties too!

See photographs comparing average sizes of some bare roots and potted plants
Product
Border Pinks 'American Pie Bumbleberry Pie' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $244.08 ($3.39 per plant)
Border Pinks 'American Pie Bumbleberry Pie' reaches 10-12 inches in height and flourishes in full sun. It showcases charming pink blooms and dense green foliage, adding a delightful and colorful touch to your garden.
In stock.
Border Pinks 'American Pie Georgia Peach Pie' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $244.08 ($3.39 per plant)
Border Pinks 'American Pie Georgia Peach Pie' grows to a height of 10-12 inches, thriving in full sun. It features lovely peach-colored blooms and vibrant green foliage, providing a warm and inviting touch to any garden.
In stock.
Border Pinks 'American Pie Key Lime Pie' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $244.08 ($3.39 per plant)
Border Pinks 'American Pie Key Lime Pie' reaches a height of 10-12 inches and flourishes in full sun. It boasts refreshing lime-green blooms and lush green foliage, adding a unique and vibrant touch to your garden.
In stock.
Border Pinks 'Bath's Pink' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $7.77 each  |  250 - 999: $7.47 each
(Cheddar Pinks) Showy, profuse, and fragrant pink blooms with magenta rings cover grassy, late spring to fall. Evergreen, 4-6" tall.
In stock.
Border Pinks 'Bath's Pink' {flat of 12 Pots - quarts}
1 flat of 12 quarts: $119.64 ($9.97 per plant)
(Cheddar Pinks) Showy, profuse, and fragrant pink blooms with magenta rings cover grassy, late spring to fall. Evergreen, 4-6" tall.
In stock.
Border Pinks 'Beauties Kahori' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $265.68 ($3.69 per plant)
Border Pinks 'Beauties Kahori' grows to 10-12 inches in height and thrives in full sun. It features delicate pink blooms and rich green foliage, offering a graceful and vibrant addition to your garden.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 03/17/25.Email when available
Border Pinks 'Early Bird Fizzy' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $244.08 ($3.39 per plant)
Border Pinks 'Early Bird Fizzy' grows to a height of 6 inches and thrives in full sun. It features cheerful pink blooms and compact green foliage, making it a delightful and vibrant addition to your garden.
In stock.
Border Pinks 'Early Bird Frosty' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $244.08 ($3.39 per plant)
Border Pinks 'Early Bird Frosty' reaches 6 inches in height and flourishes in full sun. It showcases crisp white blooms and dense green foliage, adding a fresh and vibrant touch to any garden.
In stock.
Border Pinks 'Early Bird Radiance' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $244.08 ($3.39 per plant)
Border Pinks 'Early Bird Radiance' grows to a height of 6 inches and thrives in full sun. It features bright pink blooms and compact green foliage, providing a lively and cheerful touch to your garden.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected date unknown.Email when available
Border Pinks 'Early Bird Sherbet' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $244.08 ($3.39 per plant)
Border Pinks 'Bird Sherbet' reaches a height of 6 inches and flourishes in full sun. It boasts vibrant pink blooms and lush green foliage, offering a sweet and colorful addition to any garden.
In stock.
Border Pinks 'Everbloom Plum Glory' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $265.68 ($3.69 per plant)
Border Pinks 'Everbloom Plum Glory' grows to a height of 6-8 inches and thrives in full sun. It features stunning plum-colored blooms and vibrant green foliage, adding a rich and vibrant touch to your garden.
In stock.
Border Pinks 'Everbloom Strawberry Tart' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $265.68 ($3.69 per plant)
Border Pinks 'Everbloom Strawberry Tart' reaches 6-8 inches in height and flourishes in full sun. It boasts delightful strawberry-pink blooms and lush green foliage, providing a sweet and vibrant addition to any garden.
In stock.
Border Pinks 'Everbloom Watermelon Ice' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $265.68 ($3.69 per plant)
Border Pinks 'Everbloom Watermelon Ice' grows to a height of 6-8 inches and thrives in full sun. It features refreshing watermelon-pink blooms and dense green foliage, adding a vibrant and cooling touch to your garden.
In stock.
Border Pinks 'Fire Witch' {3 1/2 in. Pots min 25}
25 - 249: $7.77 each  |  250 - 999: $7.47 each
('Firewitch', 'Feuerhexe') Showy, profuse, and fragrant magenta-pink blooms mid-spring to late summer. Evergreen, 5-6" tall.
In stock.
Border Pinks 'Fire Witch' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $213.84 ($2.97 per plant)
('Firewitch', 'Feuerhexe') Showy, profuse, and fragrant magenta-pink blooms mid-spring to late summer. Evergreen, 5-6" tall.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected date unknown.Email when available
Border Pinks 'Rockin' Red' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $192.24 ($2.67 per plant)
Border Pinks 'Rockin' Red' reaches a height of 18-24 inches and flourishes in full sun. It boasts striking red blooms and rich green foliage, creating a dramatic and vibrant addition to any garden.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected date unknown.Email when available
Border Pinks 'Scent First Patio Passion' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $244.08 ($3.39 per plant)
Border Pinks 'Scent First Patio Passion' grows to 9-11 inches in height and thrives in full sun. It features fragrant, deep pink blooms and rich green foliage, adding a delightful and aromatic touch to your garden.
In stock.
Border Pinks 'Scent First Patio Romance' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $244.08 ($3.39 per plant)
Border Pinks 'Scent First Patio Romance' reaches 9-11 inches in height and flourishes in full sun. It boasts fragrant, soft pink blooms and lush green foliage, providing a charming and aromatic addition to your garden.
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 01/13/25.Email when available
Border Pinks 'Scent First Pot Coral Reef' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $244.08 ($3.39 per plant)
Border Pinks 'Scent First Pot Coral Reef' grows to a height of 8-10 inches and thrives in full sun. It features coral-pink blooms and vibrant green foliage, adding a lively and aromatic touch to your garden.
In stock.
Border Pinks 'Vivid Bright Light' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $244.08 ($3.39 per plant)
Border Pinks 'Vivid Bright Light' reaches 8 inches in height and flourishes in full sun. It showcases vivid pink blooms and lush green foliage, providing a vibrant and eye-catching addition to your garden.
In stock.
Border Pinks 'Vivid Cherry Charm' {tray of 72 cells}
1 flat of 72 cells: $244.08 ($3.39 per plant)
Border Pinks 'Vivid Cherry Charm' grows to a height of 4-6 inches and thrives in full sun. It features bright cherry-red blooms and compact green foliage, adding a bold and charming touch to your garden.
In stock.

Specifications


General information about Dianthus:
If you need a tough, easy-to-grow groundcover for a dry slopes, border, rock garden, or as an edging along walkways or paths, this is the perfect plant for you. Need a classic groundcover that puts up with heat, humidity, cold and drought, and is moderately tolerant of salt? Again, Dianthus gratianopolitanus fits the bill! Not only that, but the deer tend to avoid her.

This sweet perennial’s evergreen, linear foliage with opposite leaves will bathe a bank in a pool of deep blue-grey hues when it isn’t in bloom, and when it is in bloom, its showy, profuse, often fragrant, five-petaled, frilled blooms cover the plant for an extended period. Because of its spreading tendency, planting in mass yields by far the most rewarding display making it a classic garden essential!

Take note, Dianthus needs a sunny site with well-drained soil, but it tolerates some shade in the afternoon. Native mainly to Europe and Asia, Dianthus is a genus of about 300 species of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae.

Gardener Tips
Deadhead to promote continued bloom.

Consider planting close together for a quick carpet of color.

Consider planting with Lysimachia (Creeping Jenny), whose bright springy green is the perfect backdrop to the subtle hues of Dianthus’ foliage.

Interesting Facts
The name Dianthus is derived from the Greek words dios ("god") and anthos ("flower"). Its leaves are opposite, simple, and strongly glaucous, while each flower has five petals and a frilled margin.



Care
Deadheading spent flower heads is recommended to promote extended blooming.
General information that applies to all plants:
- Ground preparation, fertilization, pH
- Planting instructions
- Explanation and description of bare roots
- How to plant bare root plants
- If you cannot plant bare roots right away



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No unusual shipping concerns for this plant.
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