Common Name: China PinkScientific Name Genus: DianthusFamily Name: CaryophyllaceaeIdentification NotesDianthus has found a spot in cottage gardens for generations. Relatively unfussy and disease resistant, Dianthus puts on a great show from the early spring into the late fall, thanks to its cold tolerance. Life CycleAnnual Growth HabitLow and bushy, to 15'' Flowers Bloom TimeSpring-Fall Propagation MethodSeeds Landscape UsesWorks well in mixed gardens, near the front of the border, or in mass plantings.