Dianthus chinensis 'First Love'

China Pink, Annual Pink, Rainbow Pink

Family: Caryophyllaceae Pink


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 8A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink
Bloom time Early Summer to Mid Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, container, ground cover, massing, rock garden
Height 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Blue, silvery
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, naturalizing