Superb Pink 'Crimsonia'

Dianthussuperbus

Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dianthus (dy-AN-thus)
Species
superbus (soo-PER-bus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
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)
Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Seward, Alaska

West Long Branch, New Jersey

Brewster, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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West Long Branch, NJ | May 2012 | neutral

I'm in zone 7b and I grew this from seed. It's a lovely plant, nice red color and open, branched habit, about 16"x16" probably. It's in...Read More

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Ogden, UT (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | positive

I love this color! There just aren't enough good red perennials. Dianthus 'Crimsonia' repeat blooms if cut back by half after the first...Read More

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Seward, AK (Zone 3b) | January 2003 | positive

I have grown the Crimsonia Pink for the last two years, starting it from seed indoors in the spring. It fairs well in our zone 3 climate,...Read More

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