Dianthus carthusianorum

Dianthus carthusianorum, commonly known as Carthusian pink, is a species of Dianthus, native to Europe, from Spain north to Belgium and Poland, and east to Ukraine, occurring in dry, grassy habitats at elevations of up to 2,500 meters (8,200 ft) in mountains.It is a variable herbaceous perennial plant growing to 60 centimeters (24 in) tall. The leaves are slender, up to 7 centimeters (2.8 in) long and 5 millimeters (0.20 in) broad. The flowers are 18–20 millimeters (0.71–0.79 in) wide, dark pink to purple, occasionally white; they are produced several together in tight flowerhead.

🌳 Carthusian pink is an ornamental plant prized for its lightly scented flowers, which bloom in flat clusters throughout the summer. This makes it an attractive choice for flowerbeds and borders. Additionally, it can thrive in poor soils contaminated with heavy metals, making it particularly useful for soil remediation in polluted areas.

Characteristics

Plant Type

Herb

Life Cycle

Perennial

Genus

Dianthus

Family

Caryophyllaceae

Hardiness Zone

6-10

Mature Height

40 cm

Mature Spread

20 cm

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Evergreen

Flower Color

Pink, Red, Purple

Flower Size

1.02 cm to 2.03 cm

Bloom Time

Early summer, Mid summer

Planting Time

Spring

Harvest Time

Mid summer

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