Albanian pink
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A dense, mat-forming evergreen perennial, to 5cm tall, with bright green leaves to 5mm long. Profuse, single deep-pink flowers with a pale eye are borne above the leaves in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Albanian pink (Dianthus myrtinervius)
- Genus
- Dianthus
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Albanian pink
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Albanian pink
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Albanian pink care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningDeadhead the flowers to prolong flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in containers in a cold frame from autumn to spring or propagate by semi-ripe cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer
Growing
GrowingPrefers well-drained neutral to alkaline soils in full sun and benefit from the sharp drainage of a raised bed, wall, trough or rock garden
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, a rust, a virus and fusarium wilt
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and aphids
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