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Dianthus 'Unique'

Dianthus

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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

Unknown - Tell us

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pink

Scarlet (dark red)

Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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Gardener's Notes:

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berrygirl

Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Perennial; 1 ft tall
Color: Maroon and pink bicolor
Full sun
Soil: Rich, well-drained, pH 6.5-7.0
Hardiness ...Read MoreZones: 5,6,7,8,9

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