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Deptford Pink (Dianthus armeria)

Dianthus armeria, commonly known as Deptford Pink, is a slender, upright annual or biennial herb with small, bright pink to reddish flowers blooming in summer.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.

Watering

Water moderately, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-drained soil is essential. Prefers sandy or loamy soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.

Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best results.

Water

Water moderately, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-drained soil is essential. Prefers sandy or loamy soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Ideal range is 15-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly during the growing season.

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

0.2-0.6 m

Spread

0.1-0.3 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Linear

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

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Synonyms
Caryophyllus armerius Moench
Cylichnanthus maculatus Dulac
Dianthus carolinianus Walter
Dianthus epirotus Halácsy
Dianthus hirsutus Lam.
Dianthus hirtus Lam.
Dianthus hybridus F.W.Schmidt ex Tausch
Dianthus pseudocorymbosus Velen.
Dianthus vivariensis Jord. ex Boreau
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCaryophyllales
  • familyCaryophyllaceae
  • genusDianthus
  • speciesDianthus armeria
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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