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Dianthus barbatus 'Purple Bouquet'

 
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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: Purple Bouquet

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Category:
Perennials

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

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

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
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Violet/Lavender
Purple

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

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

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

By TamiMcNally
Thumbnail #1 of Dianthus barbatus by TamiMcNally

Profile:

No positives
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No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral smiln32 On Nov 9, 2004, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK
(Zone 7a) wrote:

This plant has a lightly scented, lavender bloom. They have a maximun height of 20" and a spread of 10" to 12" . It makes for a gorgeous cut flower.

Prefers full sun, but is tolerant of most soil conditions and has no picky moisture requirements.

Regional...

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

Cayucos, California
Sarasota, Florida
Marietta, Georgia
Fishers, Indiana
Silver Springs, Nevada



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