Dianthus gratianopolitanus Whatfield Gem
Dianthus gratianopolitanus Whatfield Gem
Dianthus gratianopolitanus Whatfield Gem
Dianthus gratianopolitanus Whatfield Gem
Cheddar Pink, Cliff pink, Clove pink, Mountain pink, Sweet pink
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Description
Dianthus Whatfield Gem is a lovely miniature carnation, derived from a montane species called blue carnation, Grenoble carnation or Pentecost carnation. This plant has retained the very compact habit of its ancestor and its sweet and spicy fragrance, but it produces surprising double flowers for several weeks, of a beautiful size considering the reduced height of the plant, but above all beautifully variegated with ruby red and white on a light pink background. A true gem for rockeries, walls, and flowering pots, to be grown in full sun.
The 'Whatfield Gem' carnation belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family. It is a recent English cultivar derived from Dianthus gratianopolitanus, native to European mountains. This carnation grows rapidly. Its adult size will not exceed 12-15cm (5-6in) in height when flowering with a spread of 40cm (16in) or more. This plant forms a small prostrate cushion-like clump with a creeping base. Its linear leaves, often evergreen, are coriaceous and of a superb grey-blue colour. Flowering takes place in May and June, until August if the soil is not too dry. The plant is then covered with beautiful double flowers, slightly tousled, with fringed petals, a light and fresh pink colour, randomly striped and sprinkled with dark red and white spots. Their fragrance reaches level 3 on a scale of 5. They bloom at the top of stiff and very short stems, generally one-flowered.
Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Whatfield Gem' is a sturdy plant despite its precious flower appearance, perfectly adapted to poor soil on slopes and rockeries. It can accompany other undemanding flowering cushions such as alpine asters, dwarf artemisia, Artemisia lanata, wall bellflower, Caucasian rockcress, creeping phlox, Delosperma cooperi or Geranium sanguin (Geranium sanguineum). This plant forms a nice garnish between stones or above a wall, in the gaps of paving, or in a flower pot. It adapts very well to pot cultivation.
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Dianthus
gratianopolitanus
Whatfield Gem
Caryophyllaceae
Cheddar Pink, Cliff pink, Clove pink, Mountain pink, Sweet pink
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Whatfield Gem' is planted from October to March in a well-draining, dry, poor and stony soil in full sun. In heavy soil or in excessively wet regions, mix compost, sand, and gravel with your garden soil and plant in raised beds. Don't forget to place gravel at the bottom of the hole for good drainage. Remove faded flowers as they appear to encourage new flowering. Apply fertiliser in spring. Beware of slugs and soil that retains winter moisture.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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