Dianthus, Sweet William 'Indian Carpet Mix'

Dianthusbarbatus

Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dianthus (dy-AN-thus)
Species
barbatus (bar-BAY-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
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)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Red-Orange
Pale Yellow
White/Near White
Bicolor
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Biennials
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
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:

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Delmar, Delaware

Falmouth, Maine

Hopkins, Minnesota

Ravenna, Ohio

Knoxville, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
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J
Delmar, DE | May 2012 | positive

I sprinkled these seeds in a pot towards the end of summer last year and did nothing else with them figuring it was too late in the seaso...Read More

M
Hopkins, MN (Zone 4a) | June 2011 | neutral

I planted three of the Indian Carpet Mix, and got basically one variety of dianthus. While they are nice, I did want the different color...Read More

C
Fayetteville, AR (Zone 6b) | June 2007 | positive

Lovely old-fashioned flower that reseeds readily. One of my favorites!

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

Short - Plant 12" to 16" apart. zone 3-9 Very dwarf form, 6". Shades of white, pink and red in unique patterns on each blossom.

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