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Dianthus pavonius
Peacock-eye Pinks
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Zone 4 to Zone 9
Plant Shapes: Carpet
1.180.320
A compact species of Pinks, especially useful in the rock garden, in an alpine trough garden or gravel scree. This forms a low carpet or cushion of blue-green leaves, bearing good-sized starry single flowers in late spring. Blooms are in various shades of pink, with a sweet clove fragrance. Drought-tolerant once established. Clip lightly after blooming. Evergreen, so do not prune in fall or spring. Not always easy to divide, but this can be attempted in early spring or fall. Flowers may be attractive to butterflies. Unlike most Dianthus this species prefers lime-free neutral to acidic soils.

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Conditions     Appearance    
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun

Soil Type
  Loamy
  Sandy

Soil pH
  Acid
  Neutral

Soil Moisture
  Dry

Care Level
  Easy

Foot Traffic
  Light

Rate of Spread
  Slow
Flower Colour
  Deep Pink

Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Late Spring

Foliage Color
  Grey Green

Plant Characteristics
  Attracts Butterflies
  Containers
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Evergreen
  Fragrant

Flower Head Size
  Small

Height
   5-10 cm
   2-4 inches

Spread
   15-30 cm
   6-12 inches


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