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Dianthus plumarius Devon Cream

Dianthus x plumarius Devon Cream
Garden Pink, Cottage Pink, Grass Pink, Carnation

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Thank you to Viictorien (order preparation & quality control) and Amandine (shipping department), the 3 specific research areas received seem healthy to me. Planted, now I am waiting for them to take root...

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This carnation bears fragrant, double, fringed flowers in an unusual pastel colour of creamy-yellow infused with pink. They bloom abundantly from May to July, on a beautiful cushion of grey-blue leaves. The flowers emit a sweet and spicy fragrance. A must-have perennial groundcover in rock gardens and containers. Plant in full sun. Excellent cut flower.
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
35 cm
Spread at maturity
35 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°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 May to July, September
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Description

Dianthus 'Devon Cream' is a recent variety of English pinks. It is remarkably floriferous, boasting an unusual and delightful pastel colour. From May to July, or even longer if the soil remains moist, this densely growing pink produces double flowers with finely laciniate petals on the edges. The flowers are a delightful mixture of pale creamy-yellow and ivory randomly infused with pink. They open abundantly, carried by sturdy stems, above a persistent cushion of beautiful grey-blue, which remains attractive even in winter. The flowers are distinguished by their pronounced spicy and sweet fragrance. A lovely little perennial, easy to grow in light soil. Plant in full sun. Its flowers are also superb in summer bouquets.

 

Dianthus 'Devon Cream' belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family. It is a cultivar selected in England, resulting from the cross-breeding between D. plumarius and D. gratianopolitanus. D. plumarius is a European perennial that is the main ancestor of the various groups of pinks, both old-fashioned and modern. D. gratianopolitanus is native to Europe and Asia, and it has passed on to its descendants its compact habit and its wonderful clove fragrance. The growth rate of this pink is quite fast. Its adult size will not exceed 35 to 40cm (14 to 16in) in height with a spread of 30cm (12in), or even more. This pink forms a dense tuft. From May to July, and then again in September, it produces 4 to 5cm (2in) wide double flowers with intensely and finely fringed petals. They are carried at the end of short and sturdy stems. Its linear, glabrous, pointed, evergreen, and leathery leaves are of a beautiful grey-blue colour.

 

'Devon Cream' is a very pretty plant for borders, embankments, and dry rockeries. Its large, slightly dishevelled flowers bring undeniable charm to even the most modest decor. It can accompany the blue bells of wood hyacinths, Anemone coronaria, Madonna lilies, or other flowering cushions such as helianthemums, silenes, wall bellflowers, Arabis caucasica, Phlox subulata, Erigeron karvinskianus and Geranium sanguineum. To evoke gardens of the past, one can plant a small border of these delightful pinks at the foot of clumps of red peonies and old roses. This plant forms a nice edging between the stones of a wall or pavement, in a trough or in a container. It adapts very well to pot culture, in light soil.

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Dianthus plumarius Devon Cream (Flowering) Flowering
Dianthus plumarius Devon Cream (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time May to July, September
Inflorescence Solitary
Flower size 5 cm
Fragrance Very fragrant, sweet, spicy.
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour grey or silver

Plant habit

Height at maturity 35 cm
Spread at maturity 35 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Dianthus

Species

x plumarius

Cultivar

Devon Cream

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Other common names

Garden Pink, Cottage Pink, Grass Pink, Carnation

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference829321

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Planting and care

Plant in ordinary, permeable and humus-bearing, stony, preferably limestone, dry to moist, and especially well-drained soil. Gravel-rich soil yields good results. When planted in the ground, this plant shows a fair amount of hardiness, withstanding temperatures as low as -15°C (5°F). It prefers a very sunny exposure. Trim back the clump slightly after summer flowering to encourage a second flowering in September. In nutrient-rich soil, trim back some of the foliage with shears after flowering to maintain a dense habit. In poor soil, it will be beneficial to apply a balanced fertiliser in March. It is useful to divide the clumps every 3 years to rejuvenate those that are becoming bare at the base or to easily propagate through layering or cuttings.

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Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container, Slope
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, well-draining, light.

Care

Pruning instructions Trim the clump slightly after the flowering period to encourage a second flowering in September. In fertile soil, trim some of the foliage with shears after flowering to maintain a dense habit.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time August, October
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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