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Dianthus, Sweet William 'Amazon Neon Cherry'

Dianthusbarbatus

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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

barbatus (bar-BAY-tus)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 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

Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Blooms repeatedly

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ohsusannah

Cedar Hill, TX | April 2011 | positive

Pretty and tough. Tall multi branching dianthus with vibrant rose red blooms. Great for a cut flower and long lasting in the vase. I'v...Read More

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