Dianthus cyprius is a shrubby hairless perennial with overarching branches to 90 cm long, the flowering branches growing from the sides of stems that end in leaf-tufts. Calyx-tube to 2.5 cm cylindrical, with 4-9 pairs of bracts at the base. Flowers clustered, 2 cm in diameter; petals pink with some red marking toward the centre. Flowers from June to November. The plant's common name is "Dianthos o Kyprios".