(Amazon Neon Cherry Sweet William, Sweet William)

A nice new twist on an old favorite, this hybrid of the perennial D. barbatus (sweet William) blooms the first rather than the second year from seed. From late spring to fall, it bears large, showy, flat clusters of vivid rose-pink blooms, which attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The narrow leaves are glossy dark green.

This short-lived perennial likes sun and well drained soil, and tolerates hot summers. Excellent planted in masses, containers or mixed borders, it also makes...

(Amazon Neon Duo Sweet William, Sweet William)

A nice new twist on an old favorite, this hybrid of the perennial D. barbatus (sweet William) blooms the first rather than the second year from seed. From late spring to fall, it bears showy flat flower clusters, some purple and some cherry red. The fragrant flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The narrow leaves are dark green.

This short-lived perennial likes full sun and well drained soil, and will tolerate hot summers. Excellent planted in masses, containers or mixed...

(Amazon Neon Purple Sweet William, Sweet William)

A nice new twist on an old favorite, this hybrid of the perennial D. barbatus (sweet William) blooms the first rather than the second year from seed. From late spring to fall, it bears showy flat clusters of fragrant purple flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The narrow leaves are dark green.

This short-lived perennial likes full sun and well drained soil, and will tolerate hot summers. Excellent planted in masses, containers or mixed borders, it also makes a...

(Amazon Rose Magic Sweet William, Sweet William)

A nice new twist on an old favorite, this hybrid of the perennial D. barbatus (sweet William) blooms the first rather than the second year from seed. From late spring to fall, it bears showy flat flower clusters, each a unique patchwork of rose, pink, cherry red and white blooms. The fragrant flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The narrow leaves are dark green.

This short-lived perennial likes full sun and well drained soil, and will tolerate hot summers. Excellent...

(Aqua Pinks, Hybrid Pinks)

Tufted mounds of deep blue-green foliage create a pretty background for the clove-scented white blooms that cover ‘Aqua’ in late spring and early summer. This perennial Dianthus has fully double flowers and will continue to bloom if its spent flowers are removed. This foliage is semi-evergreen where winters are mild.

Grow Dianthus in full to partial sun and any well-drained garden soil with a neutral to alkaline pH. This is a carefree garden perennial that’s ideal for cottage...

(Bouquet Purple Pinks, Hybrid Pinks)

This heavy-flowering hybrid offers bright purple-pink blooms early in the season. The upright, branched flower stems rise from clumps of waxy, strappy, evergreen leaves in spring. They become covered with fragrant lacy blooms that are much loved by bees. Deadheading will encourage further bloom but the first flush is always the heaviest.

The Dianthus in the Bouquet Series were developed for the cut flower industry but are great for home gardeners too. They have long, strong stems topped...

(Bouquet Rose Magic Pinks, Hybrid Pinks)

This heavy-flowering hybrid offers multi-colored blooms that are nearly white when they open then darken to pink and finally rose. The upright, branched flower stems rise from clumps of waxy, strappy, evergreen leaves in late spring. They become covered with fragrant lacy blooms that are much loved by bees. Deadheading will encourage further bloom but the first flush is always the heaviest.

The Dianthus in the Bouquet Series were developed for the cut flower industry but are great for...

(Bouquet White Pinks, Hybrid Pinks)

This heavy-flowering hybrid offers clear white blooms early in the season. The upright, branched flower stems rise from clumps of waxy, strappy, evergreen leaves in spring. They become covered with fragrant lacy blooms that are much loved by bees. Deadheading will encourage further bloom but the first flush is always the heaviest.

The Dianthus in the Bouquet Series were developed for the cut flower industry but are great for home gardeners too. They have long, strong stems topped with...

(Brilliant Star Cheddar Pinks, Cheddar Pinks)

Worthy of top billing in just about any perennial border, Star Series dianthus draw applause with their multicolored, fragrant flowers displayed against compact mounds of handsome blue-green foliage. The fringed, intricately patterned, single flowers are white, pink, red, or purple with boldly contrasting markings. Flowering begins and is heaviest in late spring but may continue sporadically through summer if spent blooms are removed.

Like most pinks, Star Series dianthus like sun and well-drained,...

(Brilliant Star Dianthus, Hybrid Pinks)

The colorful and fragrant ‘Brilliant Star’ produces abundant flowers all season, if provided good care and regular deadheading. This exceptional pink was bred in Dawlish, Devon, England by John Whetman and is a cross between Dianthus ‘Whatfield Cyclops’ and an unnamed pollen parent.

Its dark green strappy leaves are evergreen and form spreading, low-growing mounds. From early summer to frost, it produces fragrant white blossoms with burgundy centers and jagged pinked edges. Deadheading...