Dianthus plumarius Haytor White

This one is an English linguistic gem!

For the word ‘pink’ as we known it today – describing a soft red, a pastel red, a mix of red and white (whichever you prefer) – may have actually referred to the classic Dianthus plumarius flower first, and was only after used to designate the color. The origin of the word ‘pink’ is uncertain, but this theory is my personal favorite because it means that plants define the world around us.

And that is good.

This variety comes  from a hybridization of Dianthus plumarius and Dianthus caryophyllus.

Dianthus plumarius is a European perennial, known as the principal ancestor of many varieties of carnation, both old and new.

Dianthus caryophyllus is a Mediterranean perennial, remarkable for its distinctive sweet fragrance, reminiscent of cloves I’d say.

This makes Dianthus plumarius Haytor White resilient, drought tolerant, fragrant and magnificent. What more can one ask for?

It is known to be somewhat invasive in many states in the United States – so do NOT travel state-side with your Dianthus plumarius Haytor White!

Other Names

Common pink

Garden pink

Wild pink

Simply pink

Origin:

Austria, Croatia, and Slovenia