Dianthus chinensis
Posted: July 10th, 2013, 10:14 am
| Botanical Name | Dianthus chinensis |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Dianthus |
| Specie | D. chinensis |
| Local Name in Urdu | |
| Common Name | Dianthus_China pinks |
| Life Cycle | annual and biennial according to weather |
| Cultivar Name | |
| Fragrant or Not | no |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | ground caover |
| Height | 0.5 to 1 feet |
| Spacing | 0.5 to 1 feet |
| Flowering Months | spring |
| Flower Color | White, pink, red and bicolor |
| Growing Areas | all Pakistan |
| Frost Tender | yes |
| Exposure | full sun |
| Soil pH | tolerent |
| Propagation | by seeds |
| Uses | an ornamental plant used as Beds and borders. Edgings. Containers. |
| Other Details | China pinks are biennials or short-lived perennials that are primarily grown as annuals .Species plants grow to as much as 30" tall and feature pink to lilac flowers with fringed petals and a purple eye. Most of the China pink cultivars available in commerce today are bushy compact plants that typically grow in mounds or clumps to 6-12" tall and as wide and feature a longer flowering period and a much greater range of flower colors, including many different shades of white, pink and red with interesting bicolor combinations thereof. Flowers appear in 10-15 flowered clusters in summer. Narrow, lance-shaped stem leaves (to 3" long). They are sometime described as cool weather annuals because they thrive in cool summers, but dislike the hot and humid summers . They are best grown in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun, but appreciate some afternoon shade in hot summer weather.Deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom. When flowering declines, plants may be sheared to promote additional bloom. |
coutesy farhan ahmad(gardening pakistan)
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