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Dianthus, China Pinks 'Baby Doll Mix'

Dianthuschinensis

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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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Species

chinensis (chi-NEN-sis)

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Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Shiny/Glossy

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pink

Rose/Mauve

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Auburn, AL (Zone 8a) | September 2013 | positive

I have grown this Dianthus variety for years and for my money the variability in color is a strong point. The plants give color in May-J...Read More

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