This delicate plant struggles when faced with competition from other vegetation.  It is currently known from fewer than 20 locations in the UK, with many of these sites located in Devon and Cornwall.  Remarkably, it has been recorded in Portreath since 1966.

It can germinate, flower and seed in one year (annual) or over two years (biennial).  In winter you can often see basal rosettes (photo on the right) that will flower the following summer.

It can currently be found on New Walk - footpath 223/5/1 (see map below)

How do we look after it?

We are working with Cormac to find the best way to manage the footpath. 

We need to balance having the footpath clear enough for everyone to enjoy - thereby creating a bare strip along the edge of the path that Deptford Pink thrives in - and avoiding cutting in areas where the plants are in flower to ensure successful seed set and natural regeneration.

Ideally, Deptford Pinks need full sun too so we'd love to know who owns the trees that are shading the pinks to see if they can be cut back.
Please do let us know by emailing bex.house@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk