Zone 8 · Cottage Pink
Planting Cottage Pink in Zone 8
Dianthus plumarius
✅ Cottage Pink thrives in zone 8 (hardy 3–9)
Can I plant today?
✅ Safe to plant Cottage Pink outside
Last frost has passed. Plant in spring in well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. Clove-scented; deer-resistant.
Evaluated for April 27, 2026 ·
Zone's last frost
around March 15
Zone's first frost
around November 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 8
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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