About
Dianthus sp. (coll. Romania) is a Dianthus collected in Romania that shows the genus's characteristic frilled, five‑petalled flowers. Leaves are opposite and mostly linear, with a glaucous grey‑green to blue‑green tone. Flowering runs from May to September and many perennial forms carry a spicy fragrance.
About the genus
Dianthus is a genus of about 340 species of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, native mainly to Europe and Asia, with a few species in northern and southern Africa, and one species (D. repens) in arctic North America. Common names include carnation (D.
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In the garden
Dianthus sp. (coll. Romania) belongs to the genus Dianthus in the Caryophyllaceae and represents a group of around 340 species native mainly to Europe and Asia. The collection note indicates its origin in Romania, placing it within the European element of the genus. Species in the genus are mostly herbaceous perennials, though a number are annual or biennial, so plants bought under this name may differ in lifespan. Leaves are typically opposite, simple and linear with a glaucous grey‑green to blue‑green cast. Flowers characteristically have five petals with a frilled or pinked margin and, in almost all species, appear in shades of pink; flowering is from May to September and several perennial pinks are noted for a spicy scent. When assessing a plant labelled Dianthus sp. (coll. Romania), check whether the specimen is recorded as perennial, annual or biennial so you can plan for return or replacement accordingly. The long May–September flowering period and occasional fragrance make these selections practical where extended seasonal bloom is wanted, with the frilled five‑petalled flowers as the defining feature through the summer months.
More in the Dianthus genus
- Dianthus 'Coronation'Carnation
- Dianthus 'Mrs Sinkins'
- Dianthus 'Thomas'Carnation
- Dianthus caryophyllus 'Wesever'PBRCarnation
- Dianthus fruticosus subsp. carpathus
- Dianthus 'Bat's Double Red'
- Dianthus 'Brympton Red'Pink
- Dianthus 'C.T. Musgrave'Carnation