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Dianthus chinensis (China Pink, Rainbow Pink)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 502028



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Genus: Dianthus
Species: Dianthus chinensis
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Annual
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • June
Flowering End edit
  • September
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
  • Grey
  • Blue
Leaf Shape edit
  • Lanceolate
  • Opposite
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Container/Patio
  • Edging
  • Alpine/Rock Garden
  • Flower Arranging/Drying
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Loamy / Medium
Soil pH edit
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Red
  • Pink
  • White
Wildlife Value edit
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Stem Cutting
Skill Level edit
  • Some Experience
Additional Short Notes add
  • Perform best in cooler temps/less humidity. edit | delete
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Contributors For This Plant
Tammyd (1215)
Netty (13946)
Frank (2698)
toni (36069)
  marikelley (1)


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Tammyd's Garden
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 marikelley's Garden


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