Dianthus, China Pinks 'Telstar Picotee'

Dianthuschinensis

Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dianthus (dy-AN-thus)
Species
chinensis (chi-NEN-sis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
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)
Red
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Biennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Cos Cob, Connecticut

Tallahassee, Florida

Marshall, Michigan

Bridgewater, New Jersey

North Augusta, South Carolina

Piedmont, South Carolina

Knoxville, Tennessee

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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L
Fairfield County, CT (Zone 6b) | May 2011 | positive

I just love this little trooper! It has been coming back year after year, just as full and splendid as any annual. It makes a wonderful...Read More

L
Bridgewater, NJ | July 2007 | positive

A great little plant. I have three, and they are perennial, although one almost didn't make it last winter. I suspect it heaved. It was t...Read More

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

1989 All America Selection - Short - Plant 10" apart. Zone 5-9 Crimson red flowers with a serrated white edge. Blooms as heavily the firs...Read More

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