Dianthus (Pink) — Flowers
Dianthus
Full sun, light watering — fully hardy.
- In flower
- Jun, Jul, Aug
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Low
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Hardiness
- H6
- Season
- summer
- Height
- 50–100 cm
- Spacing
- 50 cm
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
Growing notes
Grows to 0.5-1 metres. Space about 10-50cm apart. In flower Jun-Aug.
Toxic to pets
Dianthus (pinks) can cause an allergic skin reaction, so wear gloves if your skin is sensitive and wash after handling. In dogs and cats, nibbling the plant causes mild stomach upset, and contact can mildly irritate the skin. If your skin reacts badly, get medical advice; if a pet eats it, contact a vet.
→ NHS 111 for a person; your vet or the Animal PoisonLine for an animal