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Common Name: German pinkPlant Family: Caryophyllaceae Plant Type: Hardy Perennial
A great plant for hot dry summers. Wiry stems carry scented, bright magenta flowers from June-Sept. Ideal for a gravel garden, rockery, dry bank on sandy or chalky soils. Like sun and free draining soil. A semi-evergreen perennial which will gently seed itself around
POT SIZE/QUANTITY: 9 cmSeason of Interest: Summer to AutumnBee and Butterfly: BothSun or Shade: SunHeight: low (up to 3 feet)Minimum temperature: HardyPosition/Situation: Dry or gravel gardenPlanting Style: mediterraneanScent: Scented FlowersSuggested Use: Cut FlowerFlower Colour: PinkLeaf Colour: GreenHabit/Shape: Running/spreadingEvergreen: YesDrought Tolerant: YesSoil Type: dry or sandy soilSoil PH: Alkaline to Neutral
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