Dianthus Scent Collection
Compact, soft mounds topped with richly fragrant flowers in romantic shades.
Normally Available From: 2ltr - June to September
Bring soft fragrance and delicate charm to your pondside planting with the Dianthus Scent Collection. These beautifully compact perennials are loved for their neat mounds of evergreen foliage and masses of richly scented blooms in romantic shades of pink, plum, raspberry, coral and white.
Ideal for sunny spots around your pond (planted in soil, not in water), these hardy plants are perfect for lining borders, tucking into gravel paths, or brightening up containers near the pond edge. Their sweet fragrance fills the air on warm days and the blooms are a magnet for bees and butterflies.
This collection includes 3 x 2ltr plants, chosen by our trusted UK growers from the scented selection below:
- D. Candy Floss
- D. Coconut Sundae
- D. Coral Reef
- D. Passion
- D. Raspberry Sundae
- D. Sugar Coral
- D. Sugar Plum
- D. Sugar Raspberry
Low-maintenance and long-flowering, these dianthus are a gentle, uplifting way to add scent, colour and pollinator appeal to the edges of your pond. Keep them blooming by regularly deadheading spent flowers and enjoying the floral show all summer long.
Key Characteristics:
- Height 25cm to 35cm
- Spread: 30cm to 40cm
- Flower Colour: Shades of pink, red, coral, cream, white
- Growth Habit: Compact, mound-forming
- Foliage: Blue-green, grassy leaves
Additional Information:
- Position: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Soil: Well-drained, neutral to alkaline, moderately fertile
- Flowering Period: Late spring through summer
- Hardiness: Hardy in most UK areas; tolerates -15°C to -10°C (H5)
- UK Grown • Supports Pollinators
Please note our dates are subject to change as conditions may mean that our plants are not quite ready for you
Your Plant At Arrival
Your garden plant collection will arrive in sturdy pots along with a care card for guidance.
Simply follow the planting instructions provided with each plant to meet its specific needs, and water them thoroughly after planting.
Perennial Pot Measurements:
1ltr - Round pot
- Height - 11.5cm
- Base - 9.5cm
- Top - 13cm
2ltr - Round pot
- Height - 13.5cm
- Base - 12.5cm
- Top - 17cm
3ltr - Round pot
- Height - 15cm
- Base - 14cm
- Top - 18.5cm
4.5ltr - Round pot
- Height - 19cm
- Base - 14cm
- Top - 17.5cm
How to Grow
- Growing Instructions:
- Growing Tips:
Care & Maintenance
- Pruning: Deadhead faded flowers frequently to prolong blooming. After flowering, lightly trim back to maintain shape and encourage a neat, dense habit into the next season.
- Pests/Diseases: Generally easy to care for, but may occasionally attract aphids or suffer from crown rot in poorly drained soils. Ensure good drainage and air circulation to prevent issues. Loved by pollinators and typically ignored by pests like deer and rabbits.
Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Prices
Mainland UK
Standard delivery: £6.00
Large plants (e.g., 30ltr waterlilies): pallet delivery - quote required.
Soil & gravel: additional charges apply for multiple bags.
Please email us with your postcode if a delivery price is not displaying at checkout
Highlands & Islands
Small parcels under 1.8kg: £6.00
Standard parcels over 1.8kg: £25.00
All H&I deliveries use 48-hour services
If you’re unsure about delivery costs to your postcode, please email us at.
Container Ponds
Delivery from £30 (postcode-based, please check before ordering)
Shipping to Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Europe
Sorry, we are unable to ship to the above destinations.
Dispatch Schedule
Aquatic Plants
March: Monday and Thursday
April – August: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Late August to October: Monday and Thursday
October – February: Tuesday only
Aquatic plants are dispatched all year round, though frequency reduces during low season.
Garden Plants
Dispatched all year round - Tuesday & Thursday
Are plants dispatched the same day as ordering?
No. Live plants require draining and careful preparation. The nurseries dispatch in scheduled batches rather than on-demand. This means same-day dispatch isn’t possible, but we always aim to send your order as promptly as we can within our dispatch schedule.
If you’d like to check when your order is likely to arrive, just email us and we’ll be happy to advise.
Delivery and Couriers
We use trusted UK couriers:
APC and Royal Mail for pond plants
DX for garden plants
Pallet deliveries for 30ltr waterlilies, large landscape orders and container ponds
Delivery Times
APC and DX orders are sent on overnight services but may take up to 48 hours depending on your local depot.
Royal Mail parcels usually arrive within 24–48 hours.
Plants are packed in damp soil and remain safe in transit for several days.
Tracking and Safe Place Instructions
Your dispatch email will contain tracking information where applicable.
Couriers are instructed to leave parcels in a safe place with no signature required. You can add your own delivery notes using the links below. We recommend requesting a cool, shaded spot so the plants stay fresh on arrival.
APC - https://apcchoice.apc-overnight.com/
Royal Mail - will use your email and mobile number provided during ordering to send delivery updates and enable you to add safe-place instructions.
Please do not delay delivery of live plants.
Royal Mail will never ask you to make an additional payment for a delivery. If you receive a message requesting payment, please delete it and do not click any links. If you are unsure whether a message is genuine, email us and we’ll be happy to advise
Damages & Returns
If your order arrives damaged, please take photos of the packaging and plants and email us with your PFP order number.
Due to bio-security and the perishable nature of plants, we cannot accept returns of plants or molluscs.
Container ponds are handmade to order and non-returnable unless damaged.
For full details, please see our returns policy
Need Help?
If you have any questions about delivery or dispatch times, please email us
Pondside planting
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Based in Hertfordshire, we ship plants across the UK, ensuring they reach you in tip-top condition to enhance your pond with vibrant, healthy greenery. Supporting a small, local business like ours means getting a personal touch – no big teams, no call centres, just real, knowledgeable help from people who care.
