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Dianthus, Garden Pinks, Maiden Pinks 'Flashing Lights'

Dianthusdeltoides

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Family

Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Dianthus (dy-AN-thus)

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Species

deltoides (del-TOY-deez)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)

USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

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)

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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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