Dianthus chinensis (dy-AN-thus chi-NEN-sis BY bar-BAY-tus)
Family: CaryophyllaceaeUnknownHerbaceous (1-3 ft)
Herbaceous (1-3 ft)Unknown
Pinks can be grown as an annual or biennial. They bloom in spring and again in fall when the temperatures cool down. The 5 petaled flowers come in several colors, are often fragrant and bloom profusely. Deadheading helps to prolong the bloom time. Plant in full sun to part sun in average well-drained garden soils. They tolerate dry soil and are deer resistant. They can be mass planted in borders, in a rock garden or in containers. It is sometimes offered as a potted florist plant. Problems: Alternaria leaf spot, root rot, Fusarium wilt, may result from poor drainage; thrips, whitefly; resistant to Phytophthora.
Curated pairwise relationships between this plant and others in the library — who feeds
whom, who competes, who confuses the pests. Green reads as a good pairing, red as one to avoid.
No curated interactions recorded for this species yet.
Also noted by NC State
Related species the NC State Plant Toolbox flags for this plant — look-alikes to tell
apart, and plants that play a similar role in a planting. Ones we carry in the library are linked.