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Dianthus myrtinervius

Dianthus myrtinervius

Albanian pinks

Common name Albanian pinks

Family caryophyllaceae

Life cycle perennial

Flowers pink (summer)

Size to 4"

Light full sun

Cultural notes well-drained soil

From seed easy, germinates at room temperature
detailed seed-starting info below

Seed ripens late June

A small dianthus, with fairly typical "pink" flowers, patterned with a darker ring, and mat-forming, evergreen foliage. We found them to be not very robust as first-year plants, and lost a number to temporary dry conditions. The second-year specimens seem strong enough, though.

In our garden, this plant grows in the following area: orchard nursery area

Seed for this plant is included on my seed trade list

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Seed-starting details for this plant

Seed from '03 trade. Baggy, 65F (100%G, 4-9d)
Seed from '06 garden. Baggy 70F (80+%G, 4-8d)

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