Other common names
China pink, French mignonette, Indian pink, Japanese pink, rainbow pink
Synonyms
Dianthus sinensis
Herbaceous Perennial
A very variable species that is native to a vast area, from Europe into Asia. A short-lived herbaceous perennial, but plants bred from this species are often grown as annuals or biennials. Single flowers with fringed edges are typically pink, but can be white or red, often with a dark purple central ring or eye, held above green leaves
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Loam, Sand, Chalk
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres