Dianthus japonicus
Dianthus japonicus
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Seashore pink is quite unlike other members of the genus. Thick, leathery, ovate leaves form a glossy, evergreen rosette. Pinky-purple clusters of flowers bloom continually from June to November. Winter foliage takes on a lovely, deep burgundy hue.
Like most Dianthus, D. japonicus prefers well-drained soil in full sun. It acts as a short-lived perennial or biennial, but it self-seeds reliably and persists in the garden for years.
Zones: 6 to 10
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Type: Biennial
Height: 18 to 24 in.
Spread: 18 to 24 in.
Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Conditions: Average, Dry
Bloom Time: July to September
Bloom Color: Pink
Native Range: Japan and East Asia
Image Credits:
- Image 1 (flowers) Alpsdake, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
- Image 2 (foliage) Alpsdake, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons