Dianthus, China Pinks 'Raspberry Parfait'

Dianthuschinensis

Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dianthus (dy-AN-thus)
Species
chinensis (chi-NEN-sis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Red
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Biennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Auburn, Alabama

Houston, Arkansas

Oak Forest, Illinois

Litchfield, Maine

Mason, Michigan

Isle, Minnesota

Munsonville, New Hampshire

Westbury, New York

Clayton, North Carolina

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Mount Airy, North Carolina

Spokane, Washington

Moundsville, West Virginia

Hartford, Wisconsin

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Clayton, NC | May 2015 | positive

I've planted these short little dianthus as bedding plants for the front of my flower bed. They do fill in nicely and stay compact, but y...Read More

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