Scientific Name: Dianthus alpinus (often sold as a selected alpine dianthus variety such as ‘Altwoodi’)
Common Name: Alpine Pink
Exposure: Full sun
Height: 4 to 6 inches
Width: 6 to 8 inches
Spacing: 6 to 8 inches
Attracts: Bees, butterflies and other small pollinators
Use: Rock gardens, borders, edging, alpine gardens and container displays
Plant Habit: Low-growing, compact, mounding perennial
Harvest: Not typically harvested; primarily ornamental. Flowers bloom late spring to early summer.
Companion Plants: Rock cress, creeping phlox, armeria, saxifrage, aubrieta and sedum
General Information: A hardy alpine dianthus valued for its fragrant, brightly coloured blooms and dense cushion-like foliage. Prefers well-drained, gritty soil and thrives in sunny, dry locations. Excellent for rockeries and small-space plantings. Deadheading extends bloom time and keeps plants tidy.
