Botanical Name: Dianthus chinensis
Common Name: Chinese pink
Type of Plant: dicot: perennial
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape dense, sprawling plant, usually dome-like, covered with bright flowers - usually not highly fragrant
Height 1' - 1 1/2'
Spread 2'
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun
Soil requires a well-drained soil
Hardiness hardy - all zones
 
Morphology:
Leaves 1"-3" long, narrow, linear to lanceolate, 1/4" wide, frequently hairy on margins
Flowers flattened, fringed flowers in groupings - usually multi- colored with dark eye
Fruit small 4-valved capsule
 
Propagation:
seed, division
 
Usage:
in borders, warm sunny beds, usually used as a facer plant for spring color; also good in raised beds or containers
 
Landscape Care:
Watering needs regular water but demands good drainage - avoid overwatering
Fertilizing balanced, half-strength, monthly
Pruning shear off spent blooms occasionally
Pests/Diseases fusarium wilt, rust
Special Conditions/Other usually short-lived as a perennial Central to East
 
Origin: China
Family: Caryophyllaceae

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