pink 'Eileen Lever'
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A modern alpine pink up to 10cm high with sharply pointed, grey-green leaves and many single, vivid pink flowers with toothed and bearded petals, in early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- pink 'Eileen Lever' (Dianthus 'Eileen Lever')
- Genus
- Dianthus
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of pink 'Eileen Lever'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
Skin allergen, wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Quick identification of pink 'Eileen Lever'
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pink 'Eileen Lever' care guide
- Water moderately, allowing surface soil to dry slightly
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water moderately, allowing surface soil to dry slightly
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight low nitrogen feed in spring and before flowering
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required, but deadheading may prolong flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings from non-flowering shoots in summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in very well-drained neutral to alkaline soil, in full sun; will do well in a trough or a rock garden
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, a rust, a virus and fusarium wilt
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and aphids
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