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Dianthus carthusianorum, commonly known as Carthusian pink, is a species of Dianthus, native to Europe, from Spain north to Belgium and Poland, and east to Ukraine, occurring in dry, grassy habitats at elevations of up to 2,500 meters (8,200 ft) in mountains.It is a variable herbaceous perennial plant growing to 60 centimeters (24 in) tall. The leaves are slender, up to 7 centimeters (2.8 in) long and 5 millimeters (0.20 in) broad. The flowers are 18–20 millimeters (0.71–0.79 in) wide, dark pink to purple, occasionally white; they are produced several together in tight flowerhead.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Dianthus
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 6-10
- Mature Height
- 40 cm
- Mature Spread
- 20 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Pink, Red, Purple
- Flower Size
- 1.02 cm to 2.03 cm
- Bloom Time
- Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Carthusian pink en Charterhouse pink en Cluster-head pink en Clusterhead en Clusterhead Pink en German Pink en Garoafă de câmp en Straw flowers ru Сarthusian pink
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