Dianthus gratianopolitanus
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Cheddar Pink | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Core eudicots |
Order: | Caryophyllales |
Family: | Caryophyllaceae |
Genus: | Dianthus |
Species: | D. gratianopolitanus L. |
Binomial name | |
Dianthus gratianopolitanus | |
Dianthus gratianopolitanus (cheddar pink) is a species belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. It is a herbaceous perennial, hardy to zones 4-8. It grows to a height of 0.5 to 1 feet, blooming from May to June. Flowers are fragrant and rose pink. Grows best in full sun, and has medium water requirements. Overwatering or poor drainage leads to crown rot, and they do not tolerate wet winter soil conditions.
Cultivars
Cultivars include 'Feuerhexe' (syn. Fire witch) and 'Grandiflorus'.
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