Zone 3 · Cottage Pink
Planting Cottage Pink in Zone 3
Dianthus plumarius
✅ Cottage Pink thrives in zone 3 (hardy 3–9)
Can I plant today?
⏳ Too early to direct-sow
Last frost is in 4 weeks. Wait until soil warms.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around May 15
Zone's first frost
around September 15
Bloom window
May – June
Peak bloom
May
Sun required
full sun
Mature height
12"
Spacing
12" apart
Type
perennial
How to plant Cottage Pink in zone 3
Plant in spring in well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. Clove-scented; deer-resistant.
Pair with these for continuous bloom
Cottage Pink peaks in May. These companions keep your bed in color before and after.
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