Dianthus Species, Mule Pinks

Dianthusbarbatus x caryophyllus

Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dianthus (dy-AN-thus)
Species
barbatus x caryophyllus (bar-BAY-tus kar-ee-oh-FIL-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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csb
Kerrville, TX | August 2009 | positive

As a sterile plant, I believe it should be cared for and shared with others. It is a great evergreen edging plant with attractive dark f...Read More

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | August 2001 | neutral

A ‘mule pink’ is a sterile cross between Sweet William and a carnation, creating a larger flower than typical Dianthus. Mule Pinks da...Read More

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