Dianthus ‘Pink Eclipse’

Common Name:
Pink Eclipse Dianthus

Description:
Dianthus ‘Pink Eclipse’ is a vibrant, clump-forming perennial prized for its striking bicolour blooms and compact growth habit. It produces an abundance of frilly, soft pink flowers edged with a darker pink or magenta halo, set against a backdrop of slender, blue-green foliage. This variety is ideal for adding long-lasting colour and fragrance to garden beds, borders, and pots. Thriving in well-drained soil and full sun, ‘Pink Eclipse’ is drought-tolerant once established, making it an excellent choice for Melbourne’s drier summer periods. Regular deadheading encourages extended flowering from late spring into early autumn. Its neat form and reliable blooming also make it suitable for formal and cottage-style gardens alike. Cool nights enhance its vibrant colouration, and it’s a magnet for pollinators during the warmer months.

Form:
*Shrub - Small
*Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
*Height: 25 cm
*Width: 30 cm

Aspect:
*Full Sun
*Part Shade

Flowering:
*Flowers in Spring
*Flowers in Summer
*Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
*Light Pink
*Magenta

Key Attributes:
*Suitable for Pots
*Disease Resistant
*Scented flowers
*Bee Attracting
*Perennial
*Herbaceous

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:
*Lavandula (Lavender)
*Salvia nemorosa
*Echinacea
*Coreopsis
*Sedum

Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
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