Collection: Dianthus Plants

Cultivated in the hills and the grasslands of Europe, Asia, and Africa, Dianthus plants is a strong carnation belonging to Caryophyllaceae's family. The name Dianthus is an amalgamation of two Greek words-Dios (God) and anthos (flower). Also interpreted as the "Flower of Gods" or "divine flower'. These species are generally herbaceous perennials, and a couple are annual or biennial.

Significance of Dianthus Plants

The Dianthus Plants are generally small, within a height of 6 and 18 inches (15-46 cm). The blossoms have five petals, commonly with a frilled or pinked edge. They are frequently in pink, salmon, red and white shades. Its leaves tend to be inverse, straight, and often glaucous grey-green to blue-green.

Budding from May until October, Dianthus Plants are ideal for fringes and can suit any garden. They are one of the most seasoned developed blossoms, cherished for centuries for their pleasant clove aroma and easy cultivation.

Uses of Dianthus Plants

Dianthus plants are consumable and regularly utilized in cooking. Its fresh new petals used to offer a variety of salads, sandwiches, and pies. Oil produced by Dianthus is mainly used in making perfumes and providing many remedial advantages to the individuals. The oil is used as an anti-inflammatory element, in curing hair losses, and acts as a muscle depressant.

Growing well in cool zones as well as warm regions if provided a well-depleted soil, Dianthus Plants are exceptionally rich in saponins. Therefore, the leaves can be stewed in water to be further utilized as a cleanser for cleaning the skin, hair, clothes, etc.

At NurseryLive, you get the Dianthus Plants with a 10 cm (4 inch) inner nursery pot and round green about 11 cm (4.5 inches) Ronda No. 1110 plastic planter. Place it in the pot and keep it on your terrace or balcony to make it attractive. To produce more flowers of Dianthus plant, place it under a sunny or a dry spot.