Dianthus, Cheddar Pinks 'Tiny Rubies'

Dianthus gratianopolitanus

Family
Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dianthus (dy-AN-thus)
Species
gratianopolitanus (grat-ee-an-oh-pol-it-AH-nus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Florence, Alabama

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Littleton, Colorado

New Haven, Connecticut

Scottville, Michigan

Saint Louis, Missouri

Kinderhook, New York

Fort Jennings, Ohio

Lebanon, Oregon

Albion, Pennsylvania

Knoxville, Tennessee

Lafayette, Tennessee

Ogden, Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah

Manassas, Virginia

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Ogden, UT (Zone 5b) | June 2012 | positive

I am a person who can never have too many Dianthus varieties. My Tiny Rubies have become a favorite in my Dianthus collection. One patch ...Read More

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(Sallie) Cherry Valley, IL (Zone 5a) | May 2012 | neutral

I just purchased a plant similar to this, but the cultivar name is 'Petite', common name 'Petite Dianthus', in the "Stepables" line:
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Braselton, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Short 2" - Plant 12" apart. A cushion of 1" foliage, covered with brilliant tiny double pink flowers.

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Coos Bay, OR (Zone 8b) | January 2007 | positive

This is one of the cutest little plants, with foliage that almost looks like a little green wig. The foliage sets off the light pink flo...Read More

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Florence, AL | June 2005 | positive

I bought some of these this year that I found mixed in with the regular sized Chedder Pinks at Lowes. They are really adorable. They ar...Read More

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