Dianthus spiculifolius
Alpine pink
Dianthus Dianthus
D. spiculifolius - D. spiculifolius is a compact, cushion-forming, evergreen perennial with linear, pointed, blue-green leaves and, from late spring to late summer, fragrant, fringed, white, sometimes pink flowers, often with red eyes.
Dianthus spiculifolius is: Evergreen
Cushion or Mound Forming, Compact
White in Spring; White in Summer
Blue-green in All seasons
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
Layering, Softwood cuttings
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Dianthus spiculifolius (Alpine pink) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Rock, Ground Cover, Gravel, Garden edging, Edging, Cottage/Informal, Containers, Beds and borders
Grow in humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Enrich soil with well-rotted manure or garden compost and apply a balanced fertiliser each spring. Benefits from having crushed limestone sprinkled around the base of the plant.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Dianthus spiculifolius
Alpine pink
Dianthus Dianthus
D. spiculifolius - D. spiculifolius is a compact, cushion-forming, evergreen perennial with linear, pointed, blue-green leaves and, from late spring to late summer, fragrant, fringed, white, sometimes pink flowers, often with red eyes.
Evergreen
Cushion or Mound Forming, Compact
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White in Spring; White in Summer
Blue-green in All seasons
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
Layering, Softwood cuttings
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Dianthus spiculifolius (Alpine pink) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Rock, Ground Cover, Gravel, Garden edging, Edging, Cottage/Informal, Containers, Beds and borders
Grow in humus-rich, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Enrich soil with well-rotted manure or garden compost and apply a balanced fertiliser each spring. Benefits from having crushed limestone sprinkled around the base of the plant.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
Dianthus spiculifolius (Alpine pink)
Omnivorous leafroller
Platynota stultana
Insect
Absent
4
3
Polyphagous pest which could be potentially damaging to a range of crops if introduced to the UK. Awareness raising amongst the industry is needed. Also need to monitor developments in Spain where the pest is already present and consider whether EU regulation is warranted.
Dianthus spiculifolius (Alpine pink)
African cottom leafworm; Cotton leafworm; Egyptian cotton leafworm; Egyptian cotton worm; Mediterranean climbing cutworm; Meditteranea Brocade; Tobacco cutworm
Spodoptera littoralis
Insect
Absent
2
3
Regulated pest; frequently intercepted with occasional outbreaks which have been successfully eradicated in the UK.
Dianthus spiculifolius (Alpine pink)
American serpentine leaf miner; chrysanthemum leaf miner
Liriomyza trifolii
Insect
Absent
2
3
Regulated pest already subject to review at the EU level (2013). Regularly intercepted in the trade.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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