Cottage Pink
Dianthus plumarius
Zones 3–9perennial12" tall🐝 pollinator
Bloom window
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Peak bloom: May
How to plant
Plant in spring in well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. Clove-scented; deer-resistant.
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Spacing
- 12" between plants
- Mature height
- 12"
- Row placement
- front of bed
From authoritative sources
Aggregated from USDA PLANTS.
Is Cottage Pink right for your zone?
Want Cottage Pink planned into a full bed?
GimmeBlooms builds a bloom-succession layout with Cottage Pink and 3–5 companions.
Design my bed →