Learn to grow and care for some of the most common perennial dianthus flowers (D. plumarius, D. superbus, and D.
deltoides). Pink is an easy colour to use in perennial borders and rock gardens and the genus Dianthus provides for plenty of pinks. Flowers may be single, semi-double or double; single forms have five petals. Daily Mail: Little gems: They're only small, but carnations, pinks and sweet William - all from the Dianthus family - will give any border some sparkle, says Monty Don Dianthus is a broad group of plants that includes carnations, pinks, sweet Williams and the numerous hybrids between them.
dianthus deltoides, They all share the common features of needing sunshine and free-draining soil ... Little gems: They're only small, but carnations, pinks and sweet William - all from the Dianthus family - will give any border some sparkle, says Monty Don Grow dianthus for sweet fragrance and cheerful blooms! Learn how to plant, grow, and care for pinks—whether annual, perennial, or biennial. Find essential tips for growing colorful dianthus, from planting to pruning the spicy-scented perennials. Dianthus (/ daɪˈænθəs / 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.
dianthus deltoides, repens) in arctic North America.
