Dianthus Tickled Pink
Botanical name
Dianthus ‘Tickled Pink’
Other names
Pinks ‘Tickled Pink’
Genus
Dianthus
Variety or Cultivar
‘Tickled Pink’ _ ‘Tickled Pink’ is an evergreen perennial with an erect habit. Its narrow leaves are greyish-green. In summer it bears scented, double, rose-pink flowers.
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
Flower is clove-scented.
Habit
Erect
Flower
Rose-pink, Dark-pink in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Slugs
Diseases
May also be susceptible to a virus and wilt.
Specific diseases
Rust
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
Propagation methods
Softwood cuttings
Dianthus ‘Tickled Pink’ (Pinks ‘Tickled Pink’) will reach a height of 0.35m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Flower Arranging
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained acid-free soil in full sun. Improve soil with well-rotted manure or garden compost. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
