Max Height: 80cm Spread: 15-23cm
Origin: Mediterranean Family: Caryophyllaceae
Common Name: Carnation Flower Colour: Mix
Drought Tolerance: Medium Sun Tolerance: High
Water Requirement: Medium PH Level: Basic
Pest Tolerance: Medium Disease Tolerance: Medium
Growth Habit: Upright
Dianthus caryophyllus is Loosely tufted, woody perennial with flattened, soft mid-green leaves, to 15cm long, with conspicuous sheaths. Bears loose cymes, 5cm across, of 1-5 strongly fragrant, single, toothed, bright pink-purple flowers, to 1.5cm across, on stiff stems in summer.
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