Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Dianthus
Variety Name: Supra Pink F1
Genus: Dianthus
Species: interspecific
Year: 2017
Common Name: Dianthus
Type: Flowers from Seed
Breeder: Hem Genetics
Close Market Comparison: Supra Purple, Elegance Pink
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Hardiness Zone/Hardy to Zone: Zone 4-5
Light Needs: Full to partial sun
Water Needs: Normal
Dead Heading Recommended: Yes
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Light green
Plant Habit: Compact, bushy
Plant Height: 10-12 inches
Bloom Time: Spring to frost
Bloom Color: Mottled pink
Bloom Color Pattern: Solid
Bloom Size: 1.5 inches
Fragrance: Slight
IN THE GARDEN
Container: Yes
Pollinator Friendly: Yes, bees and butterflies
Weather Tolerance: Drought, cold, frost, rain, wind
Garden Spacing: 10-12 inches
Low Edging: Yes
HOW TO GROW
Dianthus Supra Pink will do best in a porous, well-draining soil that is high in organic matter, like compost or peat. Garden location should be in full sun to partial shade – they will survive and flower in shade, but not as well as when in more sun. As they flower, it is a good idea to dead-head, or remove spent flowers to prevent seed formation and encourage more flowers faster. In very cold winter areas, it may be helpful to provide a layer of mulch around the plant to help it survive the cold.
Jeni Cullen, Eden Park, Cincinnati, OH –
So adorable and easy to grow.
AAS Display Garden- River Valley Master Gardeners –
This Dianthus grew quickly from seed and bloomed all season.
Lovely mottled pink frilly flowers. Zone 6a garden with drought and heat conditions.