8-5-2021 CUMBRE DEL SOL, ALICANTE - PINK (Dianthus broteri)

PINK (Dianthus broteri), widely known as Brotero’s Pink, is an evergreen perennial native to the coastal and rocky mountainous regions of the Iberian Peninsula. It is celebrated for its delicate petals with fringed edges and its sweet, clove-like fragrance, easily thriving in sunny, well-draining garden environments.

A quick overview of the essential facts and features of Dianthus broteri:

Plant ProfileFamily: Carnation family (Caryophyllaceae).

Habit: A small, compact evergreen perennial with narrow, grass-like, blue-green foliage.

Native Range: Endemic to Spain and Portugal.

Flowers & Blooming

Bloom Time: Late spring through early summer, often reblooming if deadheaded (spent flowers are removed).

Appearance: Delicate, relatively large flowers ranging from pale to dark pink, distinguished by heavily fringed or jagged (pinking) margins.

Scent: Known for a distinct, sweet, and spicy aroma reminiscent of cloves.