Dianthus gratianopolitanus Cheddar pink

Dianthus gratianopolitanus Cheddar pink

Sun in well drained soil Z 3-8

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Summer, deep pink, fragrant flowers atop 6″ tall mounds of slender, silvery blue foliage.

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