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Feathered Pink (Dianthus plumarius)

Dianthus plumarius, commonly known as Feathered Pink, is a perennial herb producing fragrant, fringed flowers in pink, red, and white hues during late spring and early summer.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun for best flowering and compact growth.

Watering

Water when top inch of soil is dry. Ensure good drainage.

Soil

Well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil is preferred. Sandy loam is suitable.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures during the growing season.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer in spring and mid-summer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun for best flowering and compact growth.

At least 6 hours of direct sun daily

Water

Water when top inch of soil is dry. Ensure good drainage.

Reduce in winter

Soil

Well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil is preferred. Sandy loam is suitable.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures during the growing season.

Avoid extreme heat and frost

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer in spring and mid-summer.

Avoid over-fertilizing

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Ornamental, Flowering

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.2-0.4 m

Spread

0.3-0.5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Semi-evergreen to evergreen in milder climates

Leaf Color

Green, Blue-Green

Leaf Type

Linear, glaucous

Flower Size

2-4 cm

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Synonyms
Silene plumaria (L.) E.H.L.Krause
Tunica plumaria (L.) Scop.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCaryophyllales
  • familyCaryophyllaceae
  • genusDianthus
  • speciesDianthus plumarius
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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