Dianthus, also referred to as carnations, are a large family of plants made up of over 300 different species. They can be found in all different shapes, sizes and colors, from long-stemmed yellow ...

— Dianthus (D. chinensis), while technically a biennial, is used as an annual. It is low- growing with green foliage, and flowers for up to 8 weeks in the spring.

Dianthus chinensis, commonly known as Chinese pinks, adds an eye-catching splash of pink, red, and white color to the garden. Long prized by gardeners across Asia and Europe, Chinese pinks are ...

Plant dianthus in moist, well-drained soil with a sweet or slightly basic pH. You can find these grass-like, blue- or gray-tinged leaves in beds, borders, containers, rockeries and cottage gardens.