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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Suitable Locations: Alpine Gardening
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Pinks
  • Russian Dianthus
  • Dianthus

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Location: RHS Harlow Carr alpine house, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2016-06-06
Location: RHS Harlow Carr alpine house, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2016-06-06
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