{"product_id":"col-2l-dia-sug-corx1","title":"1 Cottage Pinks Dianthus Sugar Coral, Fragrant Hardy Summer Flowering Perennial Garden Plant, 17cm Root-Ball","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage Pinks Dianthus Sugar Coral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDianthus 'Sugar Coral' is a beautifully fragrant cottage pink that produces an abundance of warm coral-pink, double flowers above neat mounds of silvery blue-green foliage. Bred as part of the renowned Whetman Cottage Pinks series, this hardy perennial is cherished for its exceptional fragrance, long summer flowering season and compact, tidy habit. An outstanding choice for borders, rockeries, patio containers and path edging, where its delightful clove-like scent can be enjoyed up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a 17cm root-ball, this established plant is ready to be planted straight into the garden or a container, where it will quickly settle in and reward you with months of colour and fragrance throughout the summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant, double coral-pink flowers throughout summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eCompact, mound-forming habit with attractive silvery blue-green evergreen foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eHardy perennial — comes back reliably year after year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eIdeal for borders, rockeries, cottage gardens, containers and path edging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAttractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eLow maintenance and drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ePrefers a sunny position in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting and Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in a sunny, open position in well-drained soil. Dianthus thrive in neutral to slightly alkaline conditions and dislike waterlogged ground. Space plants approximately 30–40 cm apart to allow good airflow. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage further flushes of flowers throughout the season. A light trim after flowering helps maintain a compact, tidy shape. Avoid heavy, wet soils over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dianthus 'Sugar Coral'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cottage Pinks, Pinks, Dianthus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Herbaceous Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Grown Height and Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–35 cm x 30–40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low, Compact, Mound-Forming Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders, Rockeries, Cottage Gardens, Containers, Path Edging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer (June to September)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-Drained, Neutral to Alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — Sweet, Clove-Like Scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees, Butterflies and Pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy Evergreen Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silvery Blue-Green, Narrow, Evergreen Leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully Hardy (RHS H5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e This variety is supplied in the Sugar Coral colour, featuring warm coral-pink double blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verdant living","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50213012996316,"sku":"COL-2L-DIA-SUG-CORX1","price":17.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/2455\/8300\/files\/file_667b565f-e68c-418c-b68c-af04cf1afba1.png?v=1777417634","url":"https:\/\/www.verdant-living.co.uk\/products\/col-2l-dia-sug-corx1","provider":"Verdant Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}