Dianthus ruprechtii
Dianthus ruprechtii
- Native to:
- North Caucasus | Transcaucasus
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Caryophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Dianthus
- Species:
- Dianthus ruprechtii
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with cold stratification for 4-8 weeks, then surface sow at 18-21°C.
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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20°C. Seed germinates within 3 months * most interbreed and seed may not be what is labelled