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Dianthus, China Pinks 'Victoriana'

Dianthuschinensis var. heddewigii

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Dianthus chinensis var. heddewigii by LilyLover_UT
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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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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 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)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Red
Dark Purple/Black
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Biennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Portland, Maine

Pinconning, Michigan

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina

Underwood, Washington

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LilyLover_UT
Ogden, UT (Zone 5b) | July 2005 | positive

'Victoriana' blooms the first year from seed, but it's even nicer the second year. The flowers bloom in pink, white, and purple shades. ...Read More

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