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Cheddar Pinks

A remarkable variety with compact, silvery blue foliage and large, 2" wonderfully fragrant white flowers. Blooms over a long period when cut back. Excellent for rock gardens, beds, containers and as a fresh cut flower.

Companion Plants

Candytuft

Coral Bells

Daylily

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Cheddar Pinks

  • Botanical name

    Dianthus hybrid

  • Variety

    Fancy Knickers

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 5 (-20°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    10-14" (25-36 cm)

  • Habit

    Compact

  • Feed

    Use alkaline

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    White

  • Bloom Time

    Spring-summer

  • Maintenance

    Remove spent blooms