Dianthus 'Spooky Mix'

Dianthus

Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dianthus (dy-AN-thus)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Danger
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)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
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Bloom Color
Bloom Time
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Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Fruit Size
Magenta (pink-purple)
White/Near White
Fruit Colors
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Growing Habit
Herbaceous
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Biennials
Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Growth Rate
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Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Non-patented
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Bloomfield, Iowa

Silver Spring, Maryland

Parkesburg, Pennsylvania

Liberty, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Houston, Texas

Norfolk, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
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Q
Bloomfield, IA (Zone 5b) | May 2010 | positive

I've never had a problem with plants effecting my skin (not even poison ivy,oak, or sumac. Lucky me) This little darling is no exception....Read More

L
Austin, TX (Zone 8b) | November 2008 | positive

I've been growing these for the past 3 years. They always bring comments from anyone who sees them. The blooms slow down in the summer ...Read More

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J
Norfolk, VA (Zone 8a) | April 2008 | positive

I love this dianthus! Perfect pink shades, reliably returned this year. And the flowers are so different from the usual pinks. Need to ch...Read More

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