| Description | A Dianthus series with a wide range of flowers growing best in the cooler temperatures of the growing season. |
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| Pronunciation | (dye-AN-thus) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Annuals |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Growing Media | patio |
| Temperature | frost tolerant |
| Flowers | white, red, violet, salmon, rose, raspberry and bicolor |
| Dimensions | 24 inch tall |
| Maintenance | After the bloom period the flower stalks are loaded with seed pods and need to be removed. At this time the plant may need to be cut back to insure another bloom period. |
| Propagation | seeds |
| Cultivar Origin | Made from a cross between Dianthus barbatus x Chinensis. |
| Misc Facts | Genus name is derived from Greek Di (of Zeus or Jove) or dios (god or divine) and antho- (flower) components meaning 'Jupiter's flower or divine flower (www.plantlives.com). |
| Notes & Reference | I have seen this planted listed as an annual, perennials or biennial ? |
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