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(Dianthus chinensis)
Rainbow Pink (Dianthus chinensis)
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Maxim Shashkov
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Photo by: Maxim Shashkov | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Maxim Shashkov | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-06-25T16:38:12-07:00 |
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Summary
Dianthus chinensis, commonly known as Rainbow Pink, is an evergreen or semi-deciduous plant that can be grown as an annual, biennial, or perennial herb. It is native to a variety of habitats including open grasslands, rocky areas, and slopes in North and Central Asia, as well as Northeast China. This species typically reaches a height and width of 0.5-1 feet, forming a compact mound. The foliage is slender and blue-green, providing a delicate texture. Rainbow Pink is celebrated for its profusion of flowers, which come in shades of blue, pink, purple, red, and white, blooming from late spring to early summer. The flowers are highly fragrant and are often used in cut flower arrangements due to their long vase life.
Rainbow Pink is valued for its vibrant, showy flowers and ease of maintenance, making it an excellent choice for borders, rock gardens, and container plantings. It thrives in full sun to part shade and requires well-drained soil. While it tolerates a range of soil types, it prefers neutral to slightly alkaline conditions. Regular deadheading will encourage continued blooming. Dianthus chinensis is generally pest-free but can be susceptible to root rot in overly moist conditions. It is also a popular choice for butterfly gardens due to its attractiveness to pollinators.CC BY-SA 4.0
Rainbow Pink is valued for its vibrant, showy flowers and ease of maintenance, making it an excellent choice for borders, rock gardens, and container plantings. It thrives in full sun to part shade and requires well-drained soil. While it tolerates a range of soil types, it prefers neutral to slightly alkaline conditions. Regular deadheading will encourage continued blooming. Dianthus chinensis is generally pest-free but can be susceptible to root rot in overly moist conditions. It is also a popular choice for butterfly gardens due to its attractiveness to pollinators.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.5-1 feet
- Width: 0.5-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Pink, Red, White
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Groundcover, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rabbit Resistant, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Native to open grasslands, rocky areas, and slopes in North and Central Asia, and Northeast China
Other Names
Common Names: China Pink, Chinese Pink, Oeillet De Chine, Sommarnejlika, Sekichiku, Shi Zhu, 패랭이꽃
Scientific Names: , Dianthus chinensis, Dianthus heddewigii, Dianthus sequieri,
GBIF Accepted Name: Dianthus chinensis L.