This perennial is semi-evergreen so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

• Position: full sun
• Soil: rich but well-drained, alkaline to neutral
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: May to August
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  If dead-headed regularly, this border pink will flower prolifically flowering throughout the summer. The flowers are a bright shade of pink and they have a delicious clove-like scent, so try to plant them near a path.
  
  
• Garden care: Dianthus should be trimmed back lightly after flowering to promote new basal growth. Prune more closely in spring, as new shoots emerge to maintain a tidy shape. To maintain healthy growth, it is important to make sure the plants are protected from excessive winter wet.