| Pronunciation | (dye-AN-thus) |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | All Plants, Annuals |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Growing Media | average |
| Temperature | frost tolerant |
| Flowers | single large flowers, rose mix, purple, lacy, slightly scented |
| Maintenance | After the bloom period the flower stalks are loaded with seed pods and need to be removed. At this time the plant may need to be cut back to insure maybe another bloom period. |
| Propagation | flower the first year from seeds |
| Cultivar Origin | An interspecific cross between D. chinensis and D. barbatus. |
| Misc Facts | Genus name is derived from Greek Di (of Zeus or Jove) or dios (god or divine) and antho- (flower) components meaning 'Jupiter's flower or divine flower (www.plantlives.com). |
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