Alpine Pink, Rockery Pink
Dianthusalpinus 'Mendlesham Minx'

Family: Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Dianthus (dy-AN-thus)
Species: alpinus (AL-pin-us)
Cultivar: Mendlesham Minx

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Maroon/Burgundy
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting