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Dianthus 'Spooky Mix'

 
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Family: Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Dianthus (dy-AN-thus) (Info)
Cultivar: Spooky Mix

4 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Annuals
Perennials

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness:
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:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Magenta (Pink-Purple)
White/Near White

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

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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:
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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2 positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Joan On Jul 18, 2009, Joan from Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) wrote:


Editor's Note

Some resources note that Dianthus leaves can cause mild toxicity if ingested.

Reports of skin irritation and dermatitis have been reported after coming in contact with the leaves.

The toxic principal is Triterpenoid saponins

We tend to err on the side of caution in PlantFiles, and the danger notation in the details above is to warn gardeners, parents and pet owners to look further for more information.
Positive LipLock On Nov 19, 2008, LipLock from Austin, TX (Zone 8b) wrote:

I've been growing these for the past 3 years. They always bring comments from anyone who sees them. The blooms slow down in the summer and the plant gets leggy, but just shear it back once the weather cools and they'll be blooming like crazy in no time.

Positive Joelle On Apr 22, 2008, Joelle from Norfolk, VA (Zone 8a) wrote:

I love this dianthus! Perfect pink shades, reliably returned this year. And the flowers are so different from the usual pinks. Need to change it's zone tolerance, I'm in 8a.

Regional...

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

Austin, Texas
Houston, Texas
Norfolk, Virginia



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