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Dianthus chinensis 'Snowfire' (Indian Pink, Annual Pink)

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Plant Type: Annual
Uses: Fragrance, Border
Propagation: Seeds
Habit: Upright, Bushy
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Flower Color: Pink
Blooms: Summer
Width: .5 - 1 ft.
Height: .5 - 1 ft.
Fertility: Moderately Rich
Soil: Neutral, Alkaline, Well-Drained
Zone: 1 - 11

Half-hardy Annual. Good for borders, beds, containers and window boxes. Likes full sun or part shade but cannot tolerate full sun in tropical climates (Zones 9-11). Densely packed, fragrant flowerheads with red, pink or white blossoms, sometimes in combination colors. Foliage is gray- or blue-green and grass-like. 'Snowfire' is the pictured cultivar. Deadhead after blooming to prolong season. Please note that D. pavonius prefers acid soil.