Melinda Myers

Dianthus

Botanical Name

Dianthus chinensis

Hardiness

Hardy annual

Height

6 to 12 inches

Width

12 inches

Flowers

Summer thru fall: red, pink, white, bi-color

Light

Full sun to part shade

Soil

Moist, well-drained, cool

Planting & Care

• Space smaller varieties 6 inches apart and taller varieties 12 inches apart
• Trim back when ratty

Problems

Crown rot in poorly drained soils, rust

Varieties

• Telstar Series - compact, heat tolerance
• D. barbatus x chinensis Carpet - 6-8", compact
• Queen of Hearts - 12-15", compact, 1972 AAS winner
• Parfait - compact, single frilled flowers
• Can Can Scarlet - double, fragrant, 14"