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The Dianthus 'Telstar' belongs to Caryophyllaceae (the Carnation family). It is an evergreen perennial herb that is a filial generation cross between "Chinese pink" (Dianthus chinensis) and "Sweet William" (Dianthus barbatus) bred by Takii Seed Corporation in Japan. It is dwarf, 15 to 20 cm tall, and has a four-season flowering habit. It has a wide range of flower colors, from red to rose pink, pink, white, and rims. It has a long flowering season and continues to bloom from May to August.
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