The Dianthus ‘Bath’s Pink’, Dianthus gratianopolitanus, is a beautiful soft, light pink flower. ‘Bath’s Pink’ was the 1999 Theodore Kein Plant Award Winner, and one can see why. With its grassy blue-gray foliage and profuse blooming time, ‘Bath’s Pink’ is one not to miss. Dianthus ‘Bath’s Pink’ has a plant spread of 6-8” and a height of 6”. Dianthus will bloom from mid summer to early fall. In order for a longer bloom time, deadhead the blooms continuously throughout the summer.
Dianthus needs a sunny site with well-drained soil, but will tolerate some shade in the afternoon and humidity. These fragrant, spicy dove like flowers look wonderful as a border plant, rock gardens, along walks or paths, for edging and a definite in cottage gardens.