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Dianthus caryophyllus 'Cinnamon Red Hots'

 
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Family: Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Dianthus (dy-AN-thus) (Info)
Species: caryophyllus (kar-ee-oh-FIL-us) (Info)
Cultivar: Cinnamon Red Hots

3 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Perennials

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Red

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

By PotEmUp
Thumbnail #1 of Dianthus caryophyllus by PotEmUp

Profile:

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral smiln32 On Oct 13, 2004, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK
(Zone 7a) wrote:

This plant has brilliant red flowers perched on top of short stems. Flowers are fragrant.

'Cinnamon Red Hots' is ideal for window boxes, rock gardens and/or along walkways. It grows to a height of only 12-15". Grows best in full sun to part shade.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Lake Forest, California
Modesto, California
Marietta, Georgia



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