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Dianthus chinensis ‘Ideal Crimson' (China pink, India pink)

Dianthus chinensis ‘Ideal Crimson' Photo/Illustration: Alain Charest



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Dianthus chinensis ‘Ideal Crimson' dy-ANN-thus chin-EN-sis Common Name: China pink, India pink Genus: Dianthus
Fringed flowers in shades of bright red with white centers open without fragrance in summer. 
 Noteworthy characteristics: This short-lived biennial or annual blooms for a longer period than most perennial species, and may be deadheaded to promote additional blooms.
 Care: It prefers full sun and well drained, neutral to alkaline soil.
 Propagation: Sow seed in autumn to early spring.
 Problems: Crown rot, slugs, sow bugs, grasshoppers, chipmunks, squirrels.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Adaptable
Maintenance Moderate
Characteristics Attracts Birds; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Spring; Summer
Flower Color Red Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Ground Covers, Cut Flower, Indoor Plant, Suitable as Annual
Style Cottage Garden
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest
Type Annuals

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