Dianthus Raspberry Sundae ='Devon Yolande' p

Description: Dianthus 'Raspberry Sundae' is a charming cottage pink perennial celebrated for its sweetly fragrant, semi-double flowers in soft raspberry-pink tones. This compact, mound-forming evergreen produces abundant blooms throughout summer, creating a reliable display of colour and scent in borders, edging, and containers. The narrow, blue-grey foliage provides year-round structural interest, remaining attractive even during winter months. A classic choice for traditional cottage-style gardens and contemporary borders alike, this hardy perennial is exceptionally easy to grow in South England's varied conditions. The flowers are excellent for cutting and bring their distinctive clove-like fragrance indoors. Regular deadheading extends the flowering season considerably, often encouraging a second flush of blooms in late summer. The plant thrives in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soils and demands minimal maintenance once established. Its compact habit makes it ideal for edging paths, softening border fronts, or creating fragrant container displays on patios and terraces.

Other benefits: evergreen, borders, containers, rockeries, cut-flowers, edging

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 0.3m x 0.3m

Position: full sun

Winter hardiness: cold hardy to -10°C