Cheddar Pink plant profile
Dianthus gratianopolitanus
A perennial flower for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Cheddar Pink
Cheddar pink is a clove-scented mat-forming perennial best planted in spring, the standard window for hardy perennials. NC State notes it grows best in full sun in loose, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil and does not tolerate wet winter soil.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Cheddar Pink in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Soil pH
- 6 to 8
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 4a to 8bFind my hardiness zone
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: crown rot.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Dianthus gratianopolitanus (Cheddar Pink)
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (NC State Extension). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.