| Description | A Dianthus with bright red centera and white outer petals. An AAS in 1978. |
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| Plant Type | All Plants, Annuals |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | well drained, avoid soggy soils |
| Temperature | preforms best in the cooler weather |
| Flowers | red center, white outer part of petals, sometimes the red seems to bleed into the white |
| Roots | fibrous |
| Dimensions | 8 inches tall |
| 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. This may stimulate a few more blooms. |
| Propagation | seeds |
| Notes & Reference | 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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