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Dianthus gratianopolitanus La Bourboule Alba

Dianthus gratianopolitanus La Bourboule Alba
Cheddar Pink, Cliff pink, Clove pink, Mountain pink, Sweet pink

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More information

A pretty perennial forming an evergreen carpet of fragrant white flowers.
Height at maturity
10 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to May
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Flowering time June to August
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Description

Dianthus 'La Bourboule Alba' is an evergreen perennial forming a green-blue carpet of single and fragrant white flowers. Ideal for the foreground.

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Dianthus gratianopolitanus La Bourboule Alba (Flowering) Flowering
Dianthus gratianopolitanus La Bourboule Alba (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time June to August

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour grey or silver

Plant habit

Height at maturity 10 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Dianthus

Species

gratianopolitanus

Cultivar

La Bourboule Alba

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Other common names

Cheddar Pink, Cliff pink, Clove pink, Mountain pink, Sweet pink

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Planting period

Best planting time March to April
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Intended location

Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil

Care

Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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