Dianthus, Border Pinks, Carnation Pinks
Dianthuscaryophyllus 'Floristan Scarlet'

Family: Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Dianthus (dy-AN-thus)
Species: caryophyllus (kar-ee-oh-FIL-us)
Cultivar: Floristan Scarlet

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
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)

Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting