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Dianthus polonicus Zapal.  
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FamilyCARYOPHYLLACEAE
Genus speciesDianthus polonicus Zapal. 
BibliographyBull. Int. Acad. Sci. Cracovie, Cl. Sci. Math., Sér. B, Sci. Nat. 1911(1B): 7 (1911)
Native Rangee. Poland to nw. Ukraine
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatsteppes
Descriptionstems simple, glabrous, leaves linear-lanceolate, vaginate, flowers 5-8 in dense head. bracts obovate, long aristate, calyx tubular, glabrous, petals dentate
Size15-40cm
Colorrose-red
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typesubshrub
Cultivationsunny site with a deep, drained soil
alpine house, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
cuttings in late summer
SynonymsDianthus carthusianorum ssp. polonicus (Zapal.) Kovanda
Dianthus carthusianorum var. polonicus (Zapal.) Kulcz.
Territory1 Europe
     11 Middle Europe (POL Poland)
     14 Eastern Europe (BLR Belarus, UKR Ukraine)
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