Deptford Pink Dianthus armeria – Very rare and endangered plant that has been lost from many sites. Usually it grows in open sites like pastures, roadsides and field margins. It is also known as Grass Pink, Deptford Pink got its name from Deptford in London where it has never grown, when it was mis-identified by the botanist Thomas Johnson who discovered the similar Maiden Pink .
Deptford Pink – Dianthus armeria – prefers sunny, open spaces and does best in poor to moderately fertile soil. So it thrives in well-drained, sandy or loamy soil types and struggles in heavy, waterlogged ground. Moreover, its natural habitat includes grasslands, road verges, and disturbed soils, so it is an excellent addition to wildflower gardens, pollinator pathways, or restoration projects. It’s especially valuable in low-nutrient soils where other ornamentals may fail, helping to reintroduce diversity to neglected plots.
To grow successfully, sow seeds in autumn or spring in full sun, directly where you want them to flower. It needs minimal fertilisation and benefits from soil that is not overly rich, as high fertility can inhibit blooming. Deadheading can encourage further flowering, but many gardeners allow it to self-seed for natural spreading.
This wildflower isn’t just a visual delight—it’s a vital nectar source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, playing a quiet yet crucial role in supporting local ecosystems.
Flowering Season: June – August
Flower Colour: Pink
Size
Height: 10-50cm.
Spread: 10-50cm.
Time to reach full height: 1 years.
Growing Conditions
Soil Type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand.
Moisture: Well drained.
Position
How much sun: Full Sun
Aspect: East, South, West facing.
Deptford Pink – Planting Information
For best results, sow Deptford Pink – Dianthus armeriaon – to a good soil-based compost. Cover the seeds with fine grit or compost to approximately their own depth. They can be sown at any time.
Plant Deptford Pink plugs into well-drained soil in a sunny position for best results.
Delivery Information
Plugs despatched in April 2023 onwards. We will despatch this item as soon as stock is available.
Seeds available all year round subject to availability.
All Plants, Bulbs and Seeds are despatched separately from other items.
Produced in the UK from cultivated stock.
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