Dianthus Pillow Purple is a compact, mound-forming perennial prized for its rich purple, fringed flowers and delicate clove-like scent. Blooming from late spring into summer, this variety adds vibrant colour and a soft texture to borders, containers, rockeries, and edging. Its grey-green, evergreen foliage forms a neat cushion that provides year-round interest. Pillow Purple is loved for its low-maintenance nature, reliable flowering, and ability to attract pollinators. With deadheading, it often produces a second flush of blooms, making it a long-lasting addition to sunny garden spaces.

Why we like it

• Rich purple flowers with a sweet fragrance

• Neat, compact form perfect for small spaces

• Attracts bees and butterflies

What to know

• Requires well-drained soil and full sun

• Deadhead to encourage repeat flowering

• Avoid overhead watering to prevent disease

• Tolerates drought once established

• Trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape

Flower Colour
Purple

Flowering months
May, June, July

Height and Spread
Height: 20 cm, Spread: 25 cm