China pink
Dianthus chinensis L.
formerly Dianthus fischeri
Genus Dianthus. Family Caryophyllaceae.
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Description
Dianthus chinensis, commonly known as rainbow pink or China pink, is a herbaceous perennial plant growing to 30—50 cm tall. The leaves are green to greyish green, slender, 3—5 cm long and 2—4 mm broad. The flowers are white, pink or red, 3—4 cm in diameter, produced singly or in small clusters from spring to mid summer; below the flower stand four ciliated bracts reaching half of the calyx.Wikipedia
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