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The flowers are produced in a dense cluster of up to 30 at the top of the stems (known as an umbel) and have a spicy, clove-like scent; each flower is 2–3 cm diameter with five petals with serrated edges; in wild plants the petals are red with a white base. [5] [7] [8] There are two varieties: [5] Dianthus barbatus var. barbatus. Southern Europe.
Dianthus (/ d aɪ ˈ æ n θ ə s / dy-AN-thəs) [1] is a genus of about 340 species of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, native mainly to Europe and Asia, with a few species in north Africa and in southern Africa, and one species (D. repens) in arctic North America.
Dianthus armeria is a species of open and periodically disturbed sites. It is normally an annual but can be biennial or a short-lived perennial. New leaf rosettes form at the base of old plants from buds located on their roots, demonstrating that this species is in fact a short-lived perennial and has a life-span of less than two and a half years. [6]
If you're cutting back a hydrangea, here are a few tips to make the process smoother and lessen the risk of damaging next year's blooms. Determine if you have old wood versus new wood by looking ...
Dianthus hyssopifolius, the fringed pink (a name it shares with Dianthus superbus), is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It is native to Portugal, Spain, and France, and it has been introduced to Great Britain. [ 1 ]
On Saturday, visitors walked among the blooms, taking photos, settling down for a picnic and even doing cartwheels. Women frolick among the wildflower fields in the hills along Highway 58 and 7 ...
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Dianthus superbus is a popular garden plant and several cultivars and hybrids have been selected, with flower colour varying from white to red or purple, usually with a green centre. It thrives in ordinary to dry soil in full sun; partial shade is preferred in hot climates.