Dianthus gratianopolitanus

Common Name :Cheddar Pink Botanical name : Dianthus gratianopolitanus Order : Caryophyllales Family : Caryophyllaceae

Origin / Native - Russia, China, Mongolia

Height - Up to 12 inches

Spread - 1 feet [12 inches, 300mm]wide

Type - Annual, Perennial or biennial

Flowering Month - May-July to August

Flowers - Magenta, white with pink, showy blooms

Foliage - Grey green, Erect, stiff stems, lance shaped leaves

Light requirement & care - Sunny, open, good, free draining soil

ProPagation - From seeds

Cultivation - Spring- Plant immature stock from pots, Late summer-Remove old flower heads & trim lacking in restraint[unmanageable, unruly] plants

Pests & Diseases - Aphids cause problems, Rust, Anther smut may occur

Suitable for - Borders, pots, containers, rock gardens, cut flowers

Photographs: Guna Selvi Camera: Nikon D40x Location : Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, Bangalore[Bengaluru], Karnataka, South India, India