Dianthus, Border Pinks, Carnation Pinks 'Grenadin Mix'

Dianthuscaryophyllus

Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dianthus (dy-AN-thus)
Species
caryophyllus (kar-ee-oh-FIL-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 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)
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Red
Pale Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
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
Regional

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

Lake Forest, California

Indianapolis, Indiana

Kokomo, Indiana

Bellevue, Michigan

Elba, New York

Fort Worth, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
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Vacherie, LA (Zone 9a) | April 2018 | positive

I bought mine in late 2014 and it has survived outdoors until the present day. It has grown several long, cascading stalks, like a natur...Read More

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Bellevue, MI | April 2013 | neutral

I put these in last spring as very small starters. No blossoms last summer, and I didnt know what to do in the fall so left them alone. T...Read More

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(Zone 5b) | June 2010 | positive

I have grown these from seeds in zone 5. The flowers don't like if very hot and humid, and in early spring they look dismal, but it's al...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Medium 24" - Plant 10" apart. zone 4-8. Mixed colors. Pinks, reds, and white. Excellent as cut flowers. Not tolerant of humidity.

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