Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Dianthus chinensis, Dianthus deltoides
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Habitat
meadows, Waste areas
Grassland, Pastures, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Fuchsia
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, organic fertlizers, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIANTHUS
IRIS sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'
Common Name
Dianthus, Garden Spice Fuchsia Dianthus
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
Dianthus
Caesar's Brother Siberian Iris
In German
Dianthus
Caesars Bruder Sibirische Iris
In French
Dianthus
Frère Iris de Sibérie de César
In Spanish
Dianthus
De César Hermano Siberian Iris
In Greek
Dianthus
Καίσαρα Αδελφός Σιβηρίας Iris
In Portuguese
Dianthus
Irmão de César Siberian Iris
In Polish
Dianthus
Cezara Brat syberyjski Iris
In Latin
Dianthus
Caesaris Frater Siberian Iris
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asparagales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Caryophylloideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Dianthus and Caesar Siberian Iris
Season and care of Dianthus and Caesar Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Dianthus and Caesar Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dianthus season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Caesar Siberian Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Dianthus is Loam, Sand and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Caesar Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dianthus and Caesar Siberian Iris Physical Information
Dianthus and Caesar Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Dianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Caesar Siberian Iris height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Dianthus and Caesar Siberian Iris are as follows:
Dianthus flower color: Pink and Fuchsia
Dianthus leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Caesar Siberian Iris flower color: Blue Violet
- Caesar Siberian Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Dianthus and Caesar Siberian Iris
Care of Dianthus and Caesar Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dianthus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Caesar Siberian Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Caesar Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.