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Dianthus 'Raspberry Swirl'

 
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Family: Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Dianthus (dy-AN-thus) (Info)
Cultivar: Raspberry Swirl
Additional cultivar information: (aka Devon Siskin, formerly Siskin Clock)

2 vendors have this plant for sale.

9 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials

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

Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 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

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
Red
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Blue-Green

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
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)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings
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 pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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3 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive 7Towers On Jul 26, 2005, 7Towers from New Holland, PA wrote:

Blooms are numerous even at this stage in the season July 26th, it is still blooming profusely even though other dianthus varieties have stopped or are sporatic. I deadhead but I deadheaded the others as well and they have not given me half the show that this plant does. Love it !

Positive BUFFY690 On May 8, 2005, BUFFY690 from Prosperity, SC (Zone 7b) wrote:

Purchased 2005, I feel most sure that it will do as well as my others.

Positive kniphofia On Jan 26, 2005, kniphofia from Ashington
United Kingdom (Zone 8a) wrote:

This plant performed beautifully for me in its first year last summer. It was wonderfully marked flowers with a long blooming period.

Regional...

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

Peoria, Illinois
Skowhegan, Maine
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
New Holland, Pennsylvania
Knoxville, Tennessee
Chimacum, Washington
Marysville, Washington



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