Dianthus chinensis growing herbaceous of the genus Dianthus also known as China pink or Dianthus caryophyllus, Dianthus chinensis perennial evergreen or annual in cold climate used as ornamental plant, can grow in tropic, mediterranean, subtropics or temperate climate and growing in hardiness zone 4+.
Leaves color green-gray, the leaves elliptic shape.
Dianthus chinensis flowers
Flower color pink, white or red can be more than one color, the border sometimes prominent in stronger color, the flower has five petals with jagged edges.
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Requirements for Dianthus chinensis growing and care:
Requirements for Dianthus chinensis growing and care:
Slightly alkaline, well drain soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No, but it’s easy
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Recommended planting season?
Spring, in warm climate possible autumn to winter
Pests and diseases:
Gall, rust
Pruning season:
Winter
How to prune:
Stem of the flower after the flower dies
Size of the plant?
30-60 cm, 12-24 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring, summer, autumn
General information about the flower
Pink, white or red can be more than one color, the border sometimes prominent in stronger color.
Scientific name:
Dianthus chinensis
