grass rose pink

Also known as: peacock pink

A cushion-forming evergreen perennial with green or slightly greyish leaves and 10cm stems bearing 1-3 flowers, 2cm wide, with pale or deep pink petals, buff on reverse

Scientific classification

Species: grass rose pink (Dianthus pavonius)
Genus: Dianthus
Family: Caryophyllaceae

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Toxicity: Alpine Rockery · Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: Up to 10 cm
Height: 0-0.1 metre
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

grass rose pink pictures

Distribution of grass rose pink

Distribution map

Plant distribution

Native
Introduced
Cultivated

Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of grass rose pink

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grass rose pink care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed in containers in a cold frame from autumn to early spring. Take semi-ripe cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer but these can usually be rooted any time of the year