Dianthus pink with white

Common Name :Dianthus pink with white Botanical name :Dianthus plumarius Family : Caryophyllaceae Order : Caryophyllales

Height - 12 inches to 1.5 feet tall

Spread - Up to 45.72 cm

Origin / Native - Europe, Asia, Africa

Type - Hardy Annual, biennial, evergreen perennial

Flowering Month - May to August

Flowers - Pink with white, bicolours, showy

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