Deptford Pink vs Maiden Pink

Dianthus armeria (Deptford Pink)	Dianthus deltoides (Maiden Pink)
Flowers: "Shocking" pink in colour. Narrower petals. The calyx and bracts are covered in short hairs. Bracts often extend beyond flower. Longer, narrower, hairy floral bracts.	Flowers: Pale to deep pink to bright red in colour. Commonly with a darker "ring" near the base of the petal. Can have a few long hairs on the upper surface. The calyx and bracts are hairless. Hairless calyx, and floral bracts much shorter and broader.
Leaves and Stems: Leaves up to 3" long. Finely hairy around the edges especially near the base.	Leaves and Stems: Leaves up to 1½" long. Hairless or minutely hairy along major veins and edges. Stems can be tinged red.

Posted on July 18, 2023 02:55 AM by

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