Plant Information
Dash™ Crimson Dianthus
Scientific Name: Dianthus barbatus
Common Name: single-flowered type (Single Dianthus, Pinks, Carnation)
Hardiness Zone: 6a - 6b
Hardiness Degree: 0°F (-17.8°C)
Blooming Season: Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Autumn, Winter
Plant Habit: Upright
Water: Medium
Fertilize: Every two weeks
Spacing: 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)
Height: 15 - 20" (38 - 51cm)
Width: 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: Slightly compact with good garden performance. Looks great in landscape with no need for staking.
Plug crop time: 4 to 5 weeks
Transplant to finish: Late Spring/ early Summer, 9 to 10 weeks; late Summer/Winter, 11 to 12 weeks
- The best D. barbatus for premium container sizes.
- Well-branched and moderate vigour for fast fill in early Spring and Autumn production. Responds well to PGRs where needed.
- Sweet William-type dianthus requires no vernalisation for flowering.
- Produces masses of fragrant blooms.
- Low-energy crop can be grown cool for cost savings.