Dianthus ‘Sugar Coral’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 17cm Pot
Dianthus ‘Sugar Coral’ — Hardy Perennial, Bee-Friendly, 17cm Pot
Dianthus ‘Sugar Coral’ — a hardy herbaceous perennial with flowering summer. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as an established specimen in a 17cm pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Herbaceous Perennial
- Flowering: Summer (June to September)
- Position: Full Sun
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Pollinators
- Supplied as: Single plant in a 17cm pot
The detail
Dianthus 'Sugar Coral' is a beautifully fragrant cottage pink that produces an abundance of warm coral-pink, double flowers above neat mounds of silvery blue-green foliage. Bred as part of the renowned Whetman Cottage Pinks series, this hardy perennial is cherished for its exceptional fragrance, long summer flowering season and compact, tidy habit. An outstanding choice for borders, rockeries, patio containers and path edging, where its delightful clove-like scent can be enjoyed up close.
Supplied as a 17cm root-ball, this established plant is ready to be planted straight into the garden or a container, where it will quickly settle in and reward you with months of colour and fragrance throughout the summer.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Dianthus 'Sugar Coral' |
| Growth habit | Low, Compact, Mound-Forming Perennial |
| Position | Full Sun |
| Flowering | Summer (June to September) |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy (RHS H5) |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies and Pollinators |
| Best for | Borders, Rockeries, Cottage Gardens, Containers, Path Edging |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — Dianthus ‘Sugar Coral’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.
When will it flower?
Expect flowers from summer (june to september). Deadheading spent blooms promptly often encourages a second flush.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Dianthus ‘Sugar Coral’ is a known nectar source and is regularly visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Supplied as a single specimen in 17cm pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.