Life Span
Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin, India
Types
Not Available
Dianthus chinensis, Dianthus deltoides
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
meadows, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple
Pink, Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs watering once a week, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, organic fertlizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
DIANTHUS
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Dianthus, Garden Spice Fuchsia Dianthus
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
Dianthus
In German
Fullers Karde
Dianthus
In French
Cardère à foulon
Dianthus
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Dianthus
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
Dianthus
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Dianthus
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Dianthus
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Dianthus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Caryophyllales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Caryophylleae
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Caryophylloideae
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Dianthus
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Dianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Dianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Dianthus season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Dianthus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dianthus is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and Dianthus Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Dianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Dianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Dianthus are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Dianthus flower color: Pink and Fuchsia
- Dianthus leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Dianthus
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Dianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Dianthus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.