Dianthus — 7 species
Botanical species in the genus Dianthus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Dianthus anatolicus
Dianthus anatolicus
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Cultivation
Prefers an alkaline soil though it can also thrive in neutral and slightly acid soils down to a pH of 6. Requires sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Dianthus barbatus
Dianthus barbatus
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a rich well-drained loamy soil in a sunny position, but succeeds in most soils including dry ones. A very ornamental plant, its flowers are very attractive to butterflies and moths. The flowers have a strong clove-like scent.
Full cultivation guide →Dianthus caryophyllus
Dianthus caryophyllus
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in a sunny position in most good soils tolerating a pH range from 6 to 8 but disliking acid soils. A very tolerant plant, succeeding in the salt laden air and strong winds of the coast as well as in the sulphur polluted air of cities. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to about -10°c.
Full cultivation guide →Dianthus chinensis
Dianthus chinensis
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a rich well-drained loamy neutral to alkaline soil in a sunny position, but succeeds in most soils including dry ones. A very ornamental plant, it is usually biennial in habit, but can be a short-lived perennial. There are many cultivars that are widely grown in gardens.
Full cultivation guide →Dianthus gratianopolitanus
Dianthus gratianopolitanus
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a dry calcareous soil and a sunny position. Dislikes shade. Plants succeed when grown on the top of a broad or retaining wall.
Full cultivation guide →Dianthus plumarius
Dianthus plumarius
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a neutral to slightly alkaline soil in a sunny well-drained position. Succeeds in dry soils and in poor soils. Plants can be grown on walls.
Full cultivation guide →Dianthus superbus
Dianthus superbus
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Cultivation
Prefers an alkaline soil but tolerates slightly acid soils. Succeeds in any well-drained peaty soil in sun or light shade. Plants succeed when grown on the top of a broad or retaining wall.
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