Dianthus tianschanicus
(Tianshan Carnation)
Family - Caryophyllaceae
Category - Perennial
Origin - Central Asia
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer
Hardiness - H6
Height - 30cm
Width - 45cm
Location - The Terrace
Description: A clump-forming, herbaceous Perennial with slender, upright stems. Attractive blue-green leaves are linear in shape. Dainty saucer-shaped flowers with notched petals vary in colour from pure white to pale pink. The Blooms are held singly or in small clusters atop upright stems and are produced abundantly through the summer. Excellent for use as cut flowers and attractive to pollinating insects.
Flower:
Saucer-shaped flowers with notched petals vary in colour from pure white to pale pink. The blooms are held singly or in small clusters and are produced from June into August.
Flower colour: White, pink
Flower shape: Saucer-shaped flowers held singly or in small clusters
Flowering time: June, July, August
Foliage:
Blue-green leaves are linear in shape. The leaves are held in opposite pairs on upright stems.
Foliage Senescence: Semi-evergreen to evergreen
Foliage Shape: Linear
Propagation:
Seed, division.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun in moisture-retentive soil that is well-drained.