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Dianthus barbatus 'Ruby Moon'

 
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Family: Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Dianthus (dy-AN-thus) (Info)
Species: barbatus (bar-BAY-tus) (Info)
Cultivar: Ruby Moon

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Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Annuals
Biennials

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 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)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Scarlet (Dark Red)

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Evergreen
Deciduous

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Flowers are good for cutting
Suitable for growing in containers

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:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
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

By LilyLover_UT
Thumbnail #1 of Dianthus barbatus by LilyLover_UT

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral berrygirl On Mar 21, 2007, berrygirl from Braselton, GA
(Zone 7b) wrote:

DIANTHUS Barbatus Ruby Moon - Sweet William - Plant 12-16" apart. zone 3-9. Dark ruby-red flowers over purplish tinted leaves. Flowers look almost black seen from a distance. 18".
General Information:
A charming old favorite, so effective in masses. Self-sows readily. A colorful carpet from spring into summer. Offered in two heights. Shades of white, pink and red in unique patterns on each blossom. A kaleidoscope of color.

Plant Care:
Allow seed to fall for future plants. Do not prune for winter, but clean up in spring.

Blooms: Spring to Late Summer, Early Fall

Flower Color: Red

Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Sunny

Accent Color: Red

Soil Condition: Normal, Sandy

Plant Height: Short

Zones: z3,z4,z5,z6,z7,z8,z9

(from BLUESTONE)



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