Dianthus chinensis Chinese pink (Caryophyllaceae)

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Dianthus chinensis
Chinese pink
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The Dianthus chinensis plant species is found in E. Asia - China. It is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Chinese pink.

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Latin Name:  Dianthus chinensis
Common Name:  Chinese pink
Family:  Caryophyllaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.7   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a rich well-drained loamy neutral to alkaline soil in a sunny position[1, 238], but succeeds in most soils including dry ones[1]. A very ornamental plant[1], it is usually biennial in habit, but can be a short-lived perennial. There are many cultivars that are widely grown in gardens. Since these flower freely in their first year and then degenerate, they are usually treated as annuals[200].

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