Environmental Protection Value
Rainbow pink can absorb sulfur dioxide and chlorine.
Garden Use
The chinese pink is common in Asian, butterfly, cottage, rock, and drought-tolerant gardens. It can easily be grown in beds, borders, or containers, and used as a garden edging plant. It is considered valuable due to its bright flowers, which are sometimes bicolored, and for its ease of growth. Other old-fashioned plants such as Roses and Verbena make great companion plants to the chinese pink.
Symbolism
Pure love, talent and boldness
Interesting Facts
The chinese pink is called the "mother's flower" in many countries. Wearing this flower on Mother's Day implies wishing mothers happiness and good health. Chinese pinks have also become a flower of love for mothers.
Name Story
China pink||Japanese pink||Chinese pink||Rainbow pink: Chinese pink is a popular perennial that got its common name from the striking pink color of its fringed flowers, although the color can vary from white to dark red. Also referred to as Japanese pink, Dianthus chinensis is actually native not only to China and Japan, but to Korea, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and eastern Russia.
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