Dianthus chinensis
INDIAN PINK, CHINESE PINK
Caryophyllaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen biennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.3m
Plant habit
 
0.2m

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Origins: China-Korea-Taiwan

Other Botanical Names: Dianthus amurensis, Dianthus chinensis f. ignescens, Dianthus chinensis ssp. versicolor, Dianthus chinensis var. amurensisa, Dianthus chinensis var. dentosus, Dianthus chinensis var. ignescens, Dianthus chinensis var. jingpoensis, Dianthus chinensis

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Dianthus chinensis
INDIAN PINK, CHINESE PINK
Caryophyllaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen biennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.3m
Plant habit
 
0.2m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white, pink, crimson, red, purple, mauve or combinations

Flowering Time: mid winter to mid spring


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage & mediterranean designs

Uses: border, informal edging, fire retardant, poolside

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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