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Dianthus, Garden Pinks 'Ideal Select Violet'

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

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Provides Winter Interest

Smooth

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

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)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pink

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Blooms repeatedly

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mesanger

Fort Collins, CO | June 2015 | positive

I grew this from seed last season. Kept it potted over the summer, and placed in the ground in the fall, hoping it would survive our Zone...Read More

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