Dianthus cruentus
About
Dianthus cruentus, the blood pink, is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to southeastern Europe, Turkey, the Transcaucasus, and Iran, and it has been introduced to Sweden. A semi‑evergreen perennial reaching 60 cm (24 in), it is typically found in sunny locations. Valued for its blood-red flowers and pleasant fragrance, it is widely available from commercial suppliers.
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
How to use it
The blood pink is valued for its ornamental beauty in gardens. Its vibrant flowers and pleasant fragrance make it a popular choice for adding color and scent to outdoor spaces. Additionally, being a semi-evergreen perennial, it can provide year-round interest in the garden.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Dianthus cruentus
- Slug
- dianthus-cruentus
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus
- Dianthus
- Species
- cruentus
- Wikidata QID
- Q3594101
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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