Dianthus carthusianorum (German Pink)
Botanical Information
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Dianthus |
| Species | carthusianorum |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Austria. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 - 30 |
| Height | 10 - 50 cm |
| Spread | 10 - 50 cm |
| Flowering Period | July |
Description and Growing Information
| Cultivation | Grows in fertile, well-drained soil in full sunlight. |
| Pests | Slugs, aphids, rust, and wilt. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | Dark green leaves that grow in clusters at the base and in pairs on the flower nodes. |
| Flower Description | Five petaled, magenta coloured flowers with purple stamens that grow in clusters. |
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