Fringed pink (Dianthus superbus, Amoen. Acad. 4: 272 (1759))

Family: Caryophyllaceae

Author: L.

Bibliography: Amoen. Acad. 4: 272 (1759)

Year: 1759

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Dianthus

Vegetable: False

Observations: Temp. Eurasia

Description

Fringed pink, officially known by its scientific name Dianthus superbus, is a captivatingly beautiful species within the Caryophyllaceae family. This alluring plant, chronicled extensively since 1759 in the “Amoenitates Academicae” (Amoen. Acad. 4: 272) by the renowned botanist Carl Linnaeus, has been admired for its delicate and striking appearance.

Native to the temperate regions of Eurasia, the fringed pink thrives in diverse habitats, from meadows to forest clearings, showcasing its versatility and resilience. The plant’s delicate, fringed petals are typically pink, lavender, or occasionally white, exuding a subtle and pleasant fragrance. These petals, which seem to dance with the slightest breeze, lend the fringed pink its common name and contribute to its popularity among gardeners and botanists alike.

Dianthus superbus is a perennial plant that exhibits a preference for well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. While it is well-suited to temperate climates, it is adaptable and can tolerate colder environments, making it a favored choice in a variety of garden settings. The fringed pink is not only appreciated for its beauty and scent but also for its role in attracting pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, thus contributing to the ecological health of its environment.

This species, with its long history of botanical interest and significant ecological presence, remains a cherished addition to gardens and wildflower collections across its native range and beyond. The fringed pink’s unique charm and resilience continue to inspire admiration and study within the horticultural and scientific communities.

Common Names

Deu: pracht-nelke
Dan: strand-nellike
Eng: fringed pink, large pink
Lav: krašna nelke
Fra: oeillet superbe
Nld: prachtanjer
Swe: praktnejlika, pulskaneilikka
Fin: pulskaneilikka
Nob: silkenellik
Nno: silkenellik
Sme: riesanellet, geallonellet, stuoranellet
En: Fringed pink, Large Pink, Superb Pink
Az: Parlaq qərənfil
Be: Гваздзік пышны
Bg: Превъзходен карамфил
Zh: Qu mai, 瞿麦
Cs: Hvozdík pyšný
Da: Strand-Nellike
Nl: Prachtanjer
Et: Aasnelk
Fi: Pulskaneilikka
Fr: Oeillet superbe, Oeillet à plumet, Oeillet magnifique, Mignardise des prés, Oeillet des marais
De: Pracht-Nelke
Hu: Buglyos szegfű
It: Garofano a pennacchio
Ja: Ezo-kawara-nadeshiko
Ko: 술패랭이꽃
Lv: Krašna nelke
Lt: Puošnusis gvazdikas
Se: Riessanellet, Riesanellet, Geallonellet, Stuoranellet
No: Silkenellik
Nb: Silkenellik
Nn: Silkenellik
Pl: Goździk pyszny
Ru: Гвоздика пышная
Sr: Ибришим каранфил
Sk: Klinček pyšný
Sv: Praktnejlika, Pulskaneilikka
Zh-tw: 瞿麥
Zh-hant: 瞿麥
Uk: Гвоздика гарна

Synonyms

• Silene superba ((L.) E.H.L.Krause)
• Dianthus fimbriatus subsp. superbus ((L.) Bonnier & Layens)
• Caryophyllus superbus ((L.) Moench)
• Plumaria superba ((L.) Opiz)

Distribution

• Albania (native)
• Altay (native)
• Amur (native)
• Austria (native)
• Baltic States (native)
• Belarus (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Buryatiya (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• China North-Central (native)
• China South-Central (native)
• China Southeast (native)
• Chita (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• Denmark (native)
• East European Russia (native)
• Finland (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Greece (native)
• Hungary (native)
• Inner Mongolia (native)
• Irkutsk (native)
• Italy (native)
• Japan (native)
• Kamchatka (native)
• Kazakhstan (native)
• Khabarovsk (native)
• Kirgizstan (native)
• Korea (native)
• Krasnoyarsk (native)
• Kuril Is. (native)
• Magadan (native)
• Manchuria (native)
• Mongolia (native)
• North European Russi (native)
• Northwest European R (native)
• Norway (native)
• Poland (native)
• Primorye (native)
• Qinghai (native)
• Romania (native)
• Sakhalin (native)
• South European Russi (native)
• Sweden (native)
• Tadzhikistan (native)
• Tuva (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• Uzbekistan (native)
• Vietnam (native)
• West Siberia (native)
• Xinjiang (native)
• Yakutskiya (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)

Additional Images

Bark

Taken Jul 13, 2019 by P M (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 13, 2016 by Sophie Mary (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 31, 2021 by Fiorella Pelanda (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 15, 2009 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Mar 29, 2022 by Abdul Ghaffar (cc-by-sa)

Flower

Taken Aug 28, 2019 by Lattanzi Emanuele (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 28, 2020 by Severine B (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 25, 2020 by J Z (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 23, 2019 by huy HO (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 24, 2018 by Stefano Giordanelli (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

Taken May 29, 2019 by Peter Vohwinkel (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 29, 2021 by Alain Bigou (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 26, 2022 by Kai Best (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 22, 2020 by beurny (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 24, 2021 by Pietro Brignoli (cc-by-sa)

Habit

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Taken Aug 2, 2021 by Jean-Francois Julien (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 13, 2021 by Martine CHOCHOI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 29, 2021 by Alain Bigou (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 7, 2020 by Frey Ulrike (cc-by-sa)

Other

Taken Jul 15, 1997 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Jul 8, 2020 by Käch Martin (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 8, 2020 by Käch Martin (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 28, 2021 by abzug (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 14, 2019 by ana Hergueta (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Taken Aug 15, 2001 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Jul 6, 2022 by Sophie Macfarlane (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 3, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Jean Paul SAINT MARC (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 15, 1997 by Photoflora – Benoit BOCK (©)

Taken Aug 5, 2018 by Pierre FERRY (cc-by-sa)

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:153941-1)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/6363496)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Dianthus superbus L.)

Specifications

Growth

Ph maximum: 8.0

Ph minimum: 7.5

Light: 7

Atmospheric humidity: 8

Bloom months: [‘jun’, ‘jul’, ‘aug’, ‘sep’]

Soil nutriments: 2