DIANTHUS chinensis (Chinese Pinks, Mixed)
As seen from the name Chinese pink is highly popular because of its abundance of colorful flowers. Heavily far-flung petals with the dark color inside, these flowers bloom over a long period from spring to summer and give pleasant look to eye. It appears in bright colors changing from white to red and often the appearing is in bicolor combinations. They are easy to grow in cool summers because they dislike both heat and humidity. Chinese pink enhance the natural beauty of prairies and pots with their elegant colors.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5OZ | 13,125 | 250 |
| 1OZ | 26,250 | 500 |
| 1/4LB | 105,000 | 2,000 |
| 1/2LB | 210,000 | 4,000 |
| 1LB | 420,000 | 8,000 |
| 5LB | 2,100,000 | 40,000 |
Scientific Name: Dianthus Chinensis
Common Name: Chinese Pink, Rainbow Pink
Plant Type: Perennial
Family: Dianthus
Native Range: China
Full Growth Height: 12-16"
Spread: 15-30"
Zone: 6 to 9
Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Blooming Season: Spring(Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall
Attracts: Humming Birds
Flower: Showy
Flower Color: Red, Purple, White, Pink
Resistant: Drought, Deer, Clay Soil, Dry Soil
Water Requirement: Average
Soil Type: Well-drained, Sand, Loam
Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral
Garden Uses: Borders, Containers, Edging, Cottage Gardens