Dianthus plumarius Pink (Caryophyllaceae) Evergreen perennial

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Dianthus plumarius
Pink
Evergreen perennial
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The Dianthus plumarius plant species is found in E. Europe. Naturalized in Britain. It is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Pink.

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Latin Name:  Dianthus plumarius
Common Name:  Pink
Family:  Caryophyllaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.4   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Grows in old walls in many parts of Britain[17].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. 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, taken at flowering time, with four pairs of leaves and trimmed just below a joint[200].

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