Dianthus
Dianthus is a large genus in the family Caryophyllaceae, with around 300 species. The majority are distributed around the Mediterranean, reaching north into Europe and east to Asia. Most are mat forming plants that grow best in dry, gritty soil in full sun and are therefore well suited for rock gardens.
Fringed pink is a low growing - medium sized perennial with fringed flowers in varied pink shades.
Dianthus 'Queen of Henri'
A variety of pink with dark red flowers with white edges.
Dianthus plumarius 'Arabella'
A variety of cottage pink with pink flowers with a lighter center.
Cottage pink is a vigorous rock garden plant with flowers in varied shades of pink and white
Grass rose pink is a rock garden plant with pink flowers.
A cushion forming alpine with pink, sessile flowers.
Dianthus gratianopolitanus
Cheddar pink is a low growing rock garden plant with dark pink or red flowers.
A cushion forming rock garden plant with pale pink flowers.
Hedgehog pink is a rock garden plant that forms a prickly cushion with pink flowers.
Dianthus deltoides 'Arctic Fire'
A variety of maiden pink with white flowers with red center.
Maiden pink is a low growing rock garden plant with pink flowers.
German pink is a low growing perennial with pink flowers.