Cheddar Pink | |
Dianthus |
Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Shade |
Water Preferences: | Wet Wet Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0) Strongly alkaline (8.5 – 9.0) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10b |
Flowers: | Fragrant Other |
Flower Time: | Summer Late fall or early winter |
Uses: | Dye production Groundcover Flowering Tree |
Resistances: | Squirrels |
Propagation: Seeds: | Stratify seeds |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Pollinators: | Other Bumblebees Various insects |
Containers: | Suitable for hanging baskets |
Conservation status: | Least Concern (LC) |
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