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Red Peppermint China Pink

Scientific name: Dianthus chinensis 'Red Peppermint'
Taxonomy
Family:Caryophyllaceae
Type:Annuals and Biennials
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:6 to 9
Sun:Full sun
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:1 ft
Width:1 ft
Bloom:Showy flowers
Bloom Time:May to June
Bloom Color:White
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

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Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Red Peppermint Dianthus has lovely crinkled red and white blooms all summer long.

  Morphology:
This is a cool weather annual. It grows to 8” in height and width. In milder regions it can become a biennial. As such China Pinks don’t do as well in hotter regions.

Large white flowers with large red centers, the petals have small fringes and are slightly ruffled.

  Adaptation:
Plant this cultivar on well drained soils in full sun. Dead head spent blossoms to prolong the flowering period.

  Pests:
Slugs and snails can be a problem if China Pink grows in too much shade.
For assistance, contact Dr. Charles Brun (brunc@wsu.edu), (360) 397-6060 5701
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