The flower family of dianthus has several characteristics such as: hardy, herbaceous, perennial, and producing bright, fragrant blooms. Dianthus is a genus of about 300 species of flowering plants that can also be used for ground covers since many of them spread wider then they get tall. The name Dianthus is from the Greek words for God and flowers. Its genus can include Carnations, Picotees, and Sweet William. Dianthus flower seeds are easy to grow and prefer full sun, moderate climates, and rich, well drained soil. Perennial Dianthus is often evergreen or semi-evergreen. The dark green foliage stays evergreen in winter months except in northern climates. The evergreen foliage and the long flowering season allows for interesting year-around displays of foliage in the winter and flowers in spring, summer, and fall. Dianthus are used in containers, mixed plantings, cut flower gardens, scented gardens, butterfly gardens, borders, and can be used in mass plantings from flower seeds.
Dianthus is deer resistant and multiplies readily. Along with well drained soil, select a site with neutral to alkaline soil pH. Dianthus will not tolerate wet soils, especially in the winter. Remove spent blooms on tall varieties or cut back mounding plants after they flower to encourage rebloom. Dianthus plants need good air circulation and they should not be heavily mulched. A very light mulch at the base of the plant is sufficient for weed control. Use an light application of all purpose fertilizer every 6 to 8 weeks to promote flowering. Dianthus may be divided every 3 to 4 years by digging the plant up and splitting the base into divisions and replanting. Water thoroughly upon replanting.
Dianthus - Albus
Dianthus (Dianthus Barbatus Albus) - This white Sweet William Dianthus is a wonder of a plant, with tiny 3/4 inch florets of glistening white that crowd one another on big 4 to 7 inch bloom clusters. Sow Dianthus ground cover seed and have blooms in just 3 months! Sow the flower seeds in early spring after frost season is over for late spring blooms.
Dianthus - Alwoodii
Alwood Pink (Dianthus Alwoodii Alpinus) - Dianthus allwoodii, also known as Alwood Pink, grows low mounds of sprawling, blue grey, linear, grass-like foliage that bears colorful, fragrant, pink flowers that continuously bloom throughout the summer, especially when dead headed. Dianthus Alwoodii is great for rock gardens, edging, borders, or as a ground cover as it has a spreading habit. For a ground cover, plant flower seeds using our Shake 'N Seed bottle.
Dianthus - Amurensis
Amur River Pink (Dianthus Amurensis) - This is one of the few dianthus flowers that is a hardy perennial grown from flower seeds. Blooms will start in the middle of spring and flower until the first heavy frost of fall. Deep green lance-shaped foliage creates a lush mound with this unique pink color. Loves the heat and humidity of the south, and is also happy with the cold of the north.
Dianthus - Arenarius
Dianthus (Dianthus Arenarius White) - Easy-to-grow from Dianthus flower seed, these white, 1 inch blooms in mid-summer adorn Dianthus Arenarius on its narrow, blue-green leaves. When in bloom the flowers have a sweet smell to them. Dianthus Arenarius is a good plant for the rock garden or the front of the border, or use as a mass planting.
Dianthus - Cheddar Pink
Dianthus (Dianthus Gratianopolitanus Cheddar Pink) - Dianthus 'Cheddar Pink' is a stunning, wide-spreading flowering plant with grassy, blue-green foliage and pink flowers. It establishes easily from Dianthus flower seeds, and it can be used to edge a flower bed or grow it in your rock garden for a splash of cool color.
Dianthus - Dunetti
Dianthus (Dianthus Barbatus Dunetti) - This crimson red Sweet William Dianthus is a compact, upright plant about 18 to 24 inches tall, vigorous and eager to please. This flowering plant will get clusters of crimson red flowers that will catch your eye and the eye of your neighbors. Easily grown from Dianthus flower seed, this plant will bloom in about 3 months.
Dianthus - Heddewigii
Japanese Pinks (Dianthus Heddewigii Black & White) - Don't ask us why the common name for Dianthus Heddewiggii is "Pink" as this black and white flower grown from flower seed is a stunner. Elegant, bushy, uniform plant, produces blue-green foliage, with large double flowers, fringed. Be sure to deadhead to encourage reblooming. This is one of the most attractive of the Dianthus flowers available in the marketplace.
Dianthus - Holborn
Dianthus (Dianthus Barbatus Holborn Glory) - Old named varieties of Sweet William are becoming rare as the new hybrids are taking over; however, we are excited to be able to offer this heirloom Sweet William variety of Dianthus. Holborn Glory flower seed dates back to the 1920s.
Dianthus - Maiden Pink
Maiden Pink (Dianthus Deltoides Red) - Grow this outstanding, low growing flower from Dianthus flower seeds! It remains green year round with 1 inch fragrant blooms of pink and red hues concentrated at the top during its blooming season from spring to summer. This mat-forming species with dark green leaves is one of the easiest to grow.
Dianthus - Maiden Pink White
Maiden Pink (Dianthus Deltoides White) - Grow this outstanding, low growing flower from Dianthus flower seeds! It remains green year round with 1 inch fragrant blooms of white concentrated at the top during its blooming season from spring to summer. This mat-forming species with dark green leaves is one of the easiest to grow. The flowers keep their beauty even during the hottest summer months.
Dianthus - Merry-Go-Round
Chinese Pink (Dianthus Chinensis Merry-Go-Round) - This annual Dianthus Chinensis is often referred to as Chinese Pink or Indian Pink and is grown from flower seeds. This Merry-Go-Round Dianthus flower seed variety is single flowered, white with a red ring. It is truly a unique dianthus flower and will add wonder to your flower garden. Grow this dianthus from flower seed and it will only reach approximately 8 inches tall.
Dianthus - Oeschberg
Dianthus (Dianthus Barbatus Oeschberg) - No old English cottage garden could possibly be complete without its share of Sweet Williams, beautiful in the border and perhaps one of the most attractive cut flowers. Easy-to-grow from Dianthus seeds, once they are established and left to themselves, they will be a welcomed addition!
Dianthus - Pink Beauty
Dianthus (Dianthus Barbatus Pink Beauty) - Start these lovely additions to the garden from Dianthus flower seeds! Not only one of the most popular cutflowers, but also a must in borders, cottage gardens, or behind flowering ground covers.
Dianthus - Sonata
Dianthus (Dianthus Plumarius Sonata) - This variety is a cool weather perennial. Sweetly clove-scented flowers have a velvety or satiny sheen. Colors include: pink, rose, red, and white in pure flowers with distinctively marked eyes or frosting. Dianthus Sonata is a double-flowered mix this is short enough to be used as a flowering ground cover. It establishes readily from Dianthus flower seeds, and it will attract bees and butterflies into the garden.
Dianthus - Spring Beauty
Dianthus (Dianthus Plumarius Spring Beauty) - Fragrant, fringed double and semi-double blooms in a range of pinks, reds and white, are wonderful reminders of old-fashioned English "cottage pinks or grass pinks". Dianthus establishes well from flower seeds, and it works well for edging, in the front of the border, for rock gardens and to interplant rock walls.
Dianthus - Superbus Mix
Superb Pink (Dianthus Superbus Hybrids Mix) - Dianthus Superbus mix is a perennial dianthus grown from flower seed which reaches approximately 16 inches in height. Dianthus Superbus is hardy to zone 4 and is not frost tender. It typically will flower from early summer to early fall. The flowers are heavily fringed unlike any other dianthus. They are also very fragrant, have upright stems, and will actually begin flowering the first year when planted from flower seed even though this is a perennial dianthus.
Dianthus - Superbus Red
Superb Pink (Dianthus Superbus Red) - Dianthus Superbus Red is a perennial dianthus grown from flower seed which reaches approximately 16 inches in height. Dianthus Superbus is hardy to zone 3 and is not frost tender. It typically blooms with red flowers from late spring to early fall. The flowers are heavily fringed unlike any other dianthus. They are also very fragrant, have upright stems, and will actually begin flowering the first year when planted from flower seed even though this is a perennial dianthus.
Dianthus - Superbus Rose
Superb Pink (Dianthus Superbus Rose) - Dianthus Superbus Rose is a perennial dianthus grown from flower seeds which reach approximately 16 inches in height. Dianthus Superbus is hardy to zone 3 and is not frost tender. It typically gets rose colored flowers from late spring to early fall. The flowers are heavily fringed unlike any other dianthus. They are also very fragrant, have upright stems, and will actually begin flowering the first year when planted from flower seed even though this is a perennial dianthus.
Dianthus - Superbus Spooky
Superb Pink (Dianthus Superbus Spooky Mix) - Dianthus Superbus Spooky Mix is a perennial dianthus grown from flower seeds which reach approximately 16 inches in height. Dianthus Superbus Spooky is hardy to zone 3 and is not frost tender. It gets a mix of spidery, long-petalled blooms from late spring to early fall. The flowers are heavily fringed unlike any other dianthus. They are also very fragrant, have upright stems, and will actually begin flowering the first year when planted from flower seed even though this is a perennial dianthus.
Dianthus - Superbus White
Superb Pink (Dianthus Superbus White) - Dianthus Superbus White is a perennial dianthus grown from flower seed which reaches approximately 16 inches in height. Dianthus Superbus is hardy to zone 3 and is not frost tender. It typically gets white flowers from late spring to early fall. The flowers are heavily fringed unlike any other dianthus. They are also very fragrant, have upright stems, and will actually begin flowering the first year when planted from flower seed even though this is a perennial dianthus.
Dianthus - Sweet William Mix
Sweet William Mix (Dianthus Barbatus) - There is no disappointment with this wild flower seed! It is a biennial wildflower seed that is absolutely gorgeous. Stays under two feet tall with an array of bright colors.
Dianthus - Sweetness
Dianthus (Dianthus Plumarius Sweetness) - Flowers for months on compact, mat-forming, evergreen, perennial flower plants. Easily grows from Dianthus flower seeds, so make room in your garden for this beautiful flower! From its wide range of colors, everything from nearly white to deep carmine, with all hues of pink in between, to its super-abundant bloom season, this Dianthus lives up to its name in garden glory.
