Dianthus, China Pinks 'Corona Cherry Magic'

Dianthuschinensis

Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dianthus (dy-AN-thus)
Species
chinensis (chi-NEN-sis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
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)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Palm Harbor, Florida

Tallahassee, Florida

Lula, Georgia

Laurel, Maryland

Roseville, Michigan

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Portland, Oregon

Rock Hill, South Carolina

Knoxville, Tennessee

Garland, Texas

Kilgore, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Laurel, MD | May 2011 | positive

I love this! I bought it as a cheap annual from Walmart but it has been coming back for at least 5 years. I wish it spread more! I don't ...Read More

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Lula, GA (Zone 7b) | May 2011 | positive

I planted this in Oct. 2008 and this is the third spring it has returned for me. I am very pleased with it as the flowers are huge and so...Read More

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Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | December 2006 | neutral

Received the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), 2006 Award of Garden Merit.

G
(Zone 5a) | February 2006 | neutral

All-American selection winner. Large 2" wide, eye catching blooms can be red, lavender, or a mix of both, blooming in spring. Compact 9...Read More

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