Carthusian Pink

A tall growing pink with single, deep pink-red blooms above narrow, grassy green foliage. Hailing from the alpine meadows of central and southeast Europe, this pretty pink flowers throughout the summer. Deadheading regularly will help encourage plenty more flowers and help to keep the plant looking tidy. Happiest in dry sunny sites and alkaline soils, this sprightly perennial brings cheery colour to a naturalized planting of grasses.Position: full sunSoil: well-drained, neutral to alkaline soilRate of growth: averageFlowering period: July to SeptemberFlower colour: deep pink-redOther features: looks great planted with grassesHardiness: fully hardyGarden care: Incorporate lots of well-rotted manure or garden compost into the planting hole when planting out. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring and deadhead the spent blooms to prolong flowering
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