Dianthus, China Pinks 'Floral Lace Picotee'

Dianthuschinensis

Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dianthus (dy-AN-thus)
Species
chinensis (chi-NEN-sis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
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)
Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Biennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tuskegee, Alabama

Gainesville, Florida

Winter Haven, Florida

Mount Carmel, Illinois

Shreveport, Louisiana

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Canton, Ohio

Piedmont, South Carolina

Concrete, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Southern Illinois, IL (Zone 6a) | October 2013 | positive

I have this planted in a container in my yard. Bought it in spring of '12. Wintered very well outside. Came out of hibernation and grew a...Read More

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Fayetteville, NC | May 2013 | positive

bought the plants at the market two days after repotting them I had 7 more flowers bloom I had them in my room...lol

G
Canton--Football HOF, OH (Zone 6a) | November 2012 | neutral

I have this plant growing in my south-facing garden. It loves the sun! Only problem is, I've had it for two years, and have yet to see a ...Read More

M
Winter Haven, FL (Zone 9a) | February 2009 | positive

i'm growing this plant, is anyone else, it's growing fine so far..

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