Wood pink
Dianthus sylvestris
Wood pink is a charming alpine perennial that produces delicate pink blooms and thrives in rocky, well-drained soils with partial shade to full sun. It requires minimal watering — overwatering is the most common mistake — and benefits from a lean, gritty growing medium. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage a longer blooming season throughout summer.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Lightly Until Soil Is Just Moist; Avoid Waterlogging As This Plant Prefers Lean, Well-Drained Conditions
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 16, 2012 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
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