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Dianthus, Carnation Pinks, Garden Pinks 'Blushing Maiden'

Dianthus

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Family

Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)

Info

Genus

Dianthus (dy-AN-thus)

Info

Synonym

Height

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Spacing

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Sun Exposure

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Danger

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)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Fruit Shape

Unknown - Tell us

Fruit Size

Pale Pink

Pink

Fruit Colors

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Blooms repeatedly

Growing Habit

Unknown - Tell us

Days to Maturity

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Seed Type

By dividing the rootball

From herbaceous stem cuttings

By simple layering

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Leaf Type

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Groundcovers

Perennials

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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soldiersong

North Plains, OR (Zone 8a) | June 2009 | positive

I have many dianthus in my gardens for a couple of reasons. I like them very much and the deer and squrrels leave them alone.
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