Family: Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Dianthus (dy-AN-thus) (Info) Species: chinensis (chi-NEN-sis) (Info) Cultivar: Telstar Scarlet
Category: Annuals Biennials
Height: 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing: 15-18 in. (38-45 cm) 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness: Unknown - Tell us
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Danger: N/A
Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Time: Mid Spring Late Spring/Early Summer Mid Summer
Foliage: Unknown - Tell us
Other details: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds Flowers are fragrant Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater 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: Non-patented
Propagation Methods: Unknown - Tell us
Seed Collecting: Unknown - Tell us
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