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Bath Pinks

Dianthus 'Bath's Pink'

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Overview

Dianthus 'Bath's Pink' is an enchanting evergreen perennial, boasting silvery-blue foliage and abundant delicate pink flowers detailed with fringed petals. Thriving in Zones 3-9, it forms a low clump about 6-10 inches high, spreading 12-18 inches wide. This sun-loving plant flourishes in well-drained soil and rewards with fragrant blooms from late spring to early summer. Ideal for rock gardens, borders, and as a fragrant ground cover.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 6–9Type BiennialClimate Mediterranean
Bath Pinks (Dianthus 'Bath's Pink') — Dianthus 'Bath's Pink' is an enchanting evergreen perennial
Bath Pinks (Dianthus 'Bath's Pink') — demonstrating a robust adaptability to a variety of climatesBath Pinks (Dianthus 'Bath's Pink') — Ideal for rock gardens, borders, and as a fragrant ground coverBath Pinks (Dianthus 'Bath's Pink') — double flowers are a soft pink with uniqueBath Pinks (Dianthus 'Bath's Pink') — with a similar spread of about 12 to 18 inches.<br><br>Originating from the Dianthus familyBath Pinks (Dianthus 'Bath's Pink') — They rise on sturdy stems 10 to 12 inches above the foliage in late spring to early summerBath Pinks (Dianthus 'Bath's Pink') — boasting silvery-blue foliage and abundant delicate pink flowers detailed with fringed petals+8

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
6–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Biennial
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Bath Pinks (Dianthus 'Bath's Pink') — Dianthus 'Bath's Pink' is an enchanting evergreen perennial
Bath Pinks (Dianthus 'Bath's Pink') — demonstrating a robust adaptability to a variety of climates
Bath Pinks (Dianthus 'Bath's Pink') — Ideal for rock gardens, borders, and as a fragrant ground cover
Bath Pinks (Dianthus 'Bath's Pink') — double flowers are a soft pink with unique
Bath Pinks (Dianthus 'Bath's Pink') — with a similar spread of about 12 to 18 inches.<br><br>Originating from the Dianthus family
Bath Pinks (Dianthus 'Bath's Pink') — They rise on sturdy stems 10 to 12 inches above the foliage in late spring to early summer
Bath Pinks (Dianthus 'Bath's Pink') — boasting silvery-blue foliage and abundant delicate pink flowers detailed with fringed petals
Bath Pinks (Dianthus 'Bath's Pink') — exuding a spicy clove-like scent that is especially intense in the evening
Bath Pinks (Dianthus 'Bath's Pink') — this plant thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 9
Bath Pinks (Dianthus 'Bath's Pink') — This particular cultivar boasts a dense clump of slender
Bath Pinks (Dianthus 'Bath's Pink') — Thriving in Zones 3-9, it forms a low clump about 6-10 inches high, spreading 12-18 inches wide
Bath Pinks (Dianthus 'Bath's Pink') — commonly known as Bath Pinks
Bath Pinks (Dianthus 'Bath's Pink') — being particularly drought-tolerant once established
Bath Pinks (Dianthus 'Bath's Pink') — which forms a low mound approximately 6 to 10 inches tall
Bath Pinks (Dianthus 'Bath's Pink') — Bath Pinks flourish in full sun to partial shade and prefer well-drained soil
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