Cottage pink forms low evergreen ground cover with fragrant, fringed flowers in pink, red and white, suited to sunny edges and stone walls.
- Height
- 15–61 cm / 0.5–2 ft
- Spread
- 45–61 cm / 1.5–2 ft
- Light
- Full sun / Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Flowering
- Spring
- Maintenance
- Low
- USDA zones
- 3a–9b
Planting
Choose sun and well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Allow the soil to dry between waterings, while avoiding prolonged drought or waterlogged ground.
Care
Shear off faded flowers to encourage a longer display. Divide clumps in spring every two or three years to maintain the planting.
Before planting: Leaves are harmful if swallowed and may irritate skin. Poor drainage can cause crown or fungal rot.
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Sources & photo credit
Plant reference: NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Content checked . Flowering seasons vary with local climate; USDA zones describe winter cold tolerance.
- Cottage pink: Cathy Dewitt · CC BY 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Cheddar pink: Nick Fullerton · CC BY 2.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- 'Dilys' geranium: Krzysztof Golik · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Bearberry: Walter Siegmund · CC BY-SA 3.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.