Family: Caryophyllaceae

Scientific Name: Dianthus carthusianorum Ruperts Pink

Common Name: Rupert's Pink Dianthus

DescriptionAn improved, compact Carthusian Dianthus with rosy-red flowers.
Pronunciation(dye-AN-thus)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone5
Sunlightfull
Moistureaverage
Soil & Sitewell drained
Temperaturetolerates cooler temperatures
Leavesslender, grass like
Rootsfiborous
Dimensions6 inches tall, spreads 8 inches, small busy plants
Propagationseeds
Cultivar OriginIntroduced by Jelitto Perennial Seeds in 2005.
Misc FactsGenus name is derived from Greek Di (of Zeus or Jove) or dios (god or divine) and antho- (flower) components meaning 'Jupiter's flower or divine flower (www.plantlives.com).
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