Dianthus barbatus Amazon Neon Duo

Scientific Name: Dianthus barbatus interspecific

Common Name: Single Dianthus, Pinks, Carnation

Hardiness Zone: 5a – 9a

Hardiness Degree: 20°F (-6.7°C)

Blooming Season: Early Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Autumn

Plant Habit: Upright

Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Fragrant Flowers, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Frost Tolerant

Water: Light

Fertilize: Every two weeks

Spacing: 10 – 14″ (25 – 36cm)

Height: 18 – 36″ (46 – 91cm)

Width: 10 – 12″ (25 – 30cm)

Exposure: Sun

Planting density: 3 to 4 plants/ft.² (30 to 40 plants/m²) for Non-Pinched crop; 1.5 plants/ft.² (15 plants/m²) for Pinched crop

Best for: Greenhouse, high tunnel, field

Plug crop time: 4 to 5 weeks

Transplant to finish: Late Spring/Summer greenhouse/field, 11 to 14 weeks; Late Summer/Winter greenhouse, 12 to 18 weeks; Field, 18 to 23 weeks