Dianthus

PLANT TYPE: Dianthus (Perennial)

HARDINESS (USDA ZONE): 3-9

SEASON: Spring , Summer and Fall

EXPOSURE: Full Sun

TIME TO MATURITY: 40 to 100 days

SPACING: 30 Inches

PLANTING DEPTH: Seeds 1/4 inch

HEIGHT: 6 inches to 36 inches

SPREAD: 6 Inches to 24 inches

PESTS & DISEASES: Vascular wilt, aphids and mites

WATER NEEDS: 1 to 2 Inches per week

MAINTENANCE: Moderate

TOLERANCE: Sensitive to high heat and humidity

SOIL TYPE: Loamy

SOIL pH: 6.0 to 7.5

SOIL DRAINAGE: Moist and Well Drained

COMPANION PLANTING: Geraniums, Pansies, Petunias, Verbena Snapdragons, Salvia, bachelor’s button and sweet pea.

GENUS: Dianthus