Dianthus gratianopolitanus Cheddar pink (Caryophyllaceae)

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Dianthus gratianopolitanus
Cheddar pink
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The Dianthus gratianopolitanus plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Cheddar pink. Some home gardeners know the variety as D. caesius. D. caespitosus. D. glaucus. non L.

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Latin Name:  Dianthus gratianopolitanus
Common Name:  Cheddar pink
Family:  Caryophyllaceae
Author:  Vill.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  Carboniferous limestone cliffs[17]. In Britain this species is only found in Cheddar Gorge[17].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in a cold frame[111]. The seed usually germinates in 2 - 4 weeks at 20°c. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings in July/August in a cold frame. Very high percentage[K]. Division in March[111]. Very easy, larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

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