Dianthus
Most of our pinks are good ground cover in a dry soil, making tidy, close plants. Generally flowering around midsummer, occasionally later. There are about 300 species worldwide, with over 100 species different in Europe There are 6 native to the UK. including D. deltoides, the maiden pink, which has simple 5 petalled flowers. Others have exotic frilly finely cut petals, making quite a statement.