Dianthus bloom plz clarify

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burraganesh Hyderabad, India(Zone 12b) Jan 25, 2013

Hello friends I am growing Pink Dianthus and the thing I noticed is that the flower blooms in Morning, folds at night and again the same flower blooms in morning.

Is it common with Dianthus?, when will the flower set seed?

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Feb 02, 2013

Sounds like you have Dianthus deltoides. this species (particularly the cultivar Arctic Fire) is often called "shy maiden" for their habit of partially closing their petals at night.

http://www.perennialresource.com/plants/general-perennial/205_dianthus-deltoides-arctic-fire.aspx

http://www.my-gardening-and-landscaping-makeover.com/dianthus-arctic-fire.html

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warriorswisdomkathy Kiowa, CO(Zone 5b) Feb 02, 2013

Got another variety of Dianthus deltoides is 'Zing'. Is this what you have? I love Dianthus and grow numerous varieties but sorry never noticed if any close at night. Have other pix of other varieties if needed. Is it fragrant? This one isn't tho many are, smelling of cloves. Or do you have a pix for us?

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burraganesh Hyderabad, India(Zone 12b) Feb 05, 2013

Thanks Moonhowl actually my flower resembles Arctic Fire, but the outside is not white as in you pic but it's light pink but the inside is just the same colour as in your pic.

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Feb 05, 2013

You are very welcome. There are a few color configurations in that group of cultivars. these are just a few

http://myfolia.com/plants/2044-maiden-pink-dianthus-deltoides/varieties

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burraganesh Hyderabad, India(Zone 12b) Feb 06, 2013

Mine is

http://myfolia.com/plantings/16958-dianthus-hanging-baskets-2-dianthus-deltoides

Thanks for links

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Feb 06, 2013

You are most welcome...dianthus flowers are among my favorites.

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