Dianthus 'Spooky Mix'

Dianthus

Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dianthus (dy-AN-thus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
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)
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)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Biennials
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
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:

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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0
neutral
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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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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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