The pink, burgundy and white blooms of 'Scented Sugar Plum' offer a fabulous hit of punchy summer colour (and do so over a long flowering period).
Sat on a neat pincushion of glaucous foliage, the mound not only acts as a great backdrop against which the flowers can shine, it also helps suppress weeds.
The fragrance of this cultivar is an area it really stands out; with spicy notes of nutmeg and clove, it's an incredibly enticing, heady mix.
Dianthus varieties such as this one are highly popular with pollinating insects like bees and butterflies.
The flowers of 'Scented Sugar Plum' make for excellent cut flowers in both bouquets and vase arrangements.
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