Clusterhead
Dianthus carthusianorum
- Native to:
- Albania, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia-Slovakia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Romania, Sicilia, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine
Audrius Meskauskas ( Audriusa )
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Dianthus
- Species:
- Dianthus carthusianorum
- USDA Symbol:
- DICA19
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, magenta, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- dry, well-drained, calcareous soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers rocky or sandy substrates
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best at cool temperatures (60-65°F). Light enhances germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months. Requires darkness.