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Carthusian Pink
Carthusian Pink
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Carthusian Pink

Dianthus carthusianorum
Cluster head pink's origins as an ornamental is wreathed in the mists of time; it's said Carthusian monks from the 11th century favored it in their gardens, and I suspect it combined beauty with utility. Once overlooked but never forgotten, it is now a trendy plant, adding a memorable spark and an airy lightness to meadows and dry borders, lovely mixed with grasses and penstemons. Tall, wiry stems emerging from a tuft of low grass-like foliage hold clusters of brilliant magenta flowers at the tips.
SKU #S1648
$3.25
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
150
Lifecycle
Perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
4,
5,
6,
7,
8
Mature Size
1-2' h x 1' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Rich, well-drained, neutral to alkaline pH
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Clusters of deep rose-pink
Features
Great for containers
Great Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
1/16"
Sprout Time:
14-21 days
Starting Indoors:
Sow indoors 10-12 weeks before planting out after last frost date. Keep at 65-70°F until germination occurs, then at 55-65°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow 3-4 weeks before the last spring frost date.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
Carthusian pink is a graceful, airy plant that seduces gardeners with its vivid sparks of fuchsia pink flowers perched atop thin agile stems. It attracts butterflies and bees and fends off deer predation. Deadheading will promote additional flowering during summer. To increase your patch of this pink, resow from seeds or divide every 2-3 years. For zones 3-6, early spring is the time for this, while in zones 7-9, divide in the fall.
Final Spacing:
6-12"
Water Requirements:
Low Water Use
Watering Details:
Water regularly during first growing season, about 1" per week. Once established, only water during especially prolonged dry periods.
Soil pH:
Tolerates most soil pH levels, but neutral to alkaline is preferred. If soil is acidic, apply a handful of lime when planting.
Fertilizer:
Apply a low-nitrogen granular, organic fertilizer or 2" of compost in springtime.
Diseases & Pests:
Leaf spots can mar the leaves of Dianthus. Space well apart for good air circulation.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Harvest when 1/2 of the florets are open.