Grow guide
How to grow Dianthus Telstar Mix
Dianthus chinensis
- Type
- Dianthus
- Zones
- USDA zones 2–11
- Sun
- Full
- Time to harvest
- 98–112 days
- Spacing
- 9″ apart
- Density
- 4 per sq ft
- Habit
- Bush
- Frost tolerance
- Half hardy
- Sowing
- Start indoors, then transplant
- Start indoors
- 8 weeks before last frost
Care
- Water Weekly
- Deadhead As needed
- Fertilize Biweekly
Notes
Fringed 2 in. bicolor blooms on 10-12 in. plants; heat-tolerant for an annual dianthus; suited to spring and fall beds.
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