| Description | A compact garden Dianthus with reddish colored flowers. |
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| Pronunciation | (dye-AN-thus) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-9 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | prefers well drained, moderately rich, slightly alkaline soils, easily rots in poorly drained soils |
| Flowers | ruby red center, magenta outer, lacy edge petals, fragrant |
| Leaves | bluish green |
| Dimensions | 8-10 inche tall |
| Maintenance | cut back after bloom |
| Propagation | cuttings, division which can be a little tricky |
| Cultivar Origin | 2010, Kevin Hurd, Walters Gardens in Michigan (USA) |
| 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). |
| Notes & Reference | #4-Herbaceous Perennial Plants (Allan Armitage),#40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills), #145-Plant Lives, (Sue Eland) www.plantlives.com |
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