Dianthus Chinensis (Noun)
Meaning
Chinese pink with deeply toothed rose-lilac flowers with a purplish eye; usually raised as an annual.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The delicate petals of dianthus chinensis add a touch of elegance to any garden arrangement.
- Dianthus chinensis, also known as the Chinese pink, thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.
- Gardeners often choose to grow dianthus chinensis as an annual, as it blooms heavily in the first year and then declines.
- The cultivar of dianthus chinensis known as Sweet Fairy produces pale pink flowers with a darker eye.
- When planted in containers, dianthus chinensis spills over the edges and creates a beautiful display of color.