Pinks like a sunny, well drained position. We recommend you allow 12” – 15” between each plant. Pinks also do very well in containers, tubs and raised beds – a great way to grow them if you are on heavy clay.

Soil Conditions: Pinks are fairly tolerant to most garden soils however, if you have clay or poorly drained soil, add some grit into the soil where you are planting them. This will prevent too much moisture around the root ball and possible root rot during heavy wet weather. During the summer months they can dry out incredibly quickly, so extra watering during very hot, dry spells is recommended.

Simple deadheading in the summer months will encourage more flowers. When the flowering stem has finished flowering, cut back towards the centre of the plant - this will produce a much more compact and bushy plant.

Feeding is beneficial and our slow-release fertiliser (found in the Gardening Aids section) is ideal. Simply scatter the granules around the area where the pinks are planted and every time it rains or you water them the feed slowly releases into the soil.