Description

🌸 Dianthus is a charming genus of flowering plants known for their vibrant colors, spicy fragrance, and frilly-edged petals. Often called “pinks,” “carnations,” or “Sweet William,” these flowers have been cultivated for centuries and are beloved in gardens around the world.

🌿 Key Features

• Scientific name: Dianthus
• Family: Caryophyllaceae
• Origin: Mostly native to Europe and Asia
• Fragrance: Sweet and spicy, often compared to cloves or cinnamon
• Colors: Pink, red, white, purple, and bicolored varieties
• Growth habit: Annual, biennial, or perennial depending on species

🌼 Popular Varieties

🌞 Growing Tips

• Sunlight: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
• Soil: Well-drained, slightly alkaline
• Watering: Moderate; avoid overwatering
• Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage reblooming
• Propagation: Easily grown from seeds or cuttings

🐝 Garden Benefits

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies
• Deer-resistant and drought-tolerant
• Excellent for borders, containers, and rock gardens