Chinese Pink
Dianthus chinensis
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Chinese Pink grows in full sun and prefers fertile, neutral to slightly alkaline, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Chinese Pink
Chinese Pink growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Fertile, neutral to slightly alkaline, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 6-9 perennial; annual elsewhere. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Chinese Pink as 7-14 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/8 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 90-110 days to flowering.
Plant Overview
Chinese Pink (Dianthus chinensis) is listed in the Caryophyllaceae family and categorized as a flower with a short-lived perennial commonly grown as an annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0185
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Short-lived perennial commonly grown as an annual
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Chinese Pink is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Fertile, neutral to slightly alkaline, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 6-9 perennial; annual elsewhere.
- Hardiness zones
- 6-9 perennial; annual elsewhere
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Fertile, neutral to slightly alkaline, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-8.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-14 days and the seed depth is 1/8 inch. The listed time to maturity is 90-110 days to flowering. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 7-14 days
- Seed depth
- 1/8 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 90-110 days to flowering
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.