Dianthus gratianapolitanus 'Tiny Rubies'
Cheddar Pinks
USDA Hardiness Zone 2-9
This tiny, sweet rose-pink flower is as pleasing to eye as it is to the nose!
Height
4-6 Inches
Spread
12 Inches
Color
Pink/Red
Bloom Time
May-June
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Do not cut back hard before winter.
When to Divide
early spring or fall, divide every 3 years to retain vigor
Good Companions
Creeping Baby's Breath (Gypsophila repens), Woolly Thyme (Thymus pseudolanuginosus), Threadleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis verticillata), Dwarf Crested Iris (Iris cristata), Variegated Sweet Iris (Iris pallida)Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Hummingbirds |
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Containers |
| • | Fragrant |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Gray-Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
| • | Spring |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
