(Melody Rose Pinks, Pinks)

Pushing the seasonal boundaries of these normally cool- weather annuals, the Melody Series of pinks scoff at frosty temperatures and keep blooming into the heat of summer. These hybrids have been embraced by the commercial cutflower industry because their long, low-branched stems strongly support even the lateral blooms nicely. The frilly-edged flowers are equally as beautiful in the garden as a florist’s vase.

Melody rose pinks feature blue-green leaves clasping the multiple stems at even...

(Melody White Pinks, Pinks)

Pushing the seasonal boundaries of these normally cool- weather annuals, the Melody Series of pinks scoff at frosty temperatures and keep blooming into the heat of summer. These hybrids have been embraced by the commercial cutflower industry because their long, low-branched stems strongly support even the lateral blooms nicely. The frilly-edged flowers are equally as beautiful in the garden as a florist’s vase.

Blue-green leaves clasp the multiple stems of 'Melody White' at even intervals,...

(Miss Pinky Pinks)

A recently introduced hybrid "carnation", this little dear will surely steal your heart. In spring, the spiky, gray-green foliage is engulfed by masses of double, cheerfully fringed, warm coral-pink flowers. Flowering continues through summer, though it may dwindle during the hotter months.

The spicy-sweet fragrance and slender stems make this pink ideal for arranging, but be sure to leave some blooms in your garden as a butterfly treat. Plant it in full sun to light shade and well drained, moderately...

(Cheddar Pink, Mountain Mist Cheddar Pink)

The fragrant, frilly, smoky pink flowers of ‘Mountain Mist’ are complimented by its bluish gray-green foliage. It has an old-fashioned look ideal for cottage gardens or colorful rock gardens.

This hybrid perennial forms a dense spreading mound of waxy, almost grassy, leaves. From late spring to midsummer, it becomes covered with lots of fine branched stems with semi-double soft smoky pink flowers with jagged pinked edges. Deadheading will keep the plants looking clean. 'Mountain Mist' may rebloom...

(Cheddar Pinks, Neon Star Cheddar Pinks)

The Star Series dianthus are hybrid perennials selected for their dwarf, mounded habit, blue-green leaves, and brilliantly colored, clove-scented flowers. ‘Neon Star’ is a striking cultivar that holds fluorescent pink blooms atop a mound of blue-gray foliage. Flowers appear in late spring and may continue through summer if deadheaded. Plant in full sun and well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. 'Neon Star' works well in the rock garden or at the front of the sunny border.

(Cheddar Pinks, Peppermint Star 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,...

(Dianthus, Noverna Coral Dianthus)

Long treasured by gardeners for its heady fragrance and distinct bouquet-like heads of flowers, sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) is a short-lived perennial native to southern Europe. The blossoms of Noverna Coral are rich coral pink with paler centers. As with all varieties in the Noverna series, This F1 hybrid departs from previous sweet Williams by going from seed to showy bloom in a matter of weeks. Flowering continues until fall. The leaves are narrow and glossy dark green.

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(Dianthus, Noverna Crimson Dianthus)

Long treasured by gardeners for its heady fragrance and distinct bouquet-like heads of flowers, sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) is a short-lived perennial native to southern Europe. The blossoms of the sweet William variety Noverna Crimson are jewel-toned red with a white eye ring. As with all varieties in the Noverna series, This F1 hybrid departs from previous sweet Williams by going from seed to showy bloom in a matter of weeks. Flowering continues until fall. The leaves are narrow...

(Dianthus, Noverna Pink Dianthus)

Long treasured by gardeners for its heady fragrance and distinct bouquet-like heads of flowers, sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) is a short-lived perennial native to southern Europe. The blossoms of the sweet William variety Noverna Pink are lilac-pink with a pale eye. As with all varieties in the Noverna series, This F1 hybrid departs from previous sweet Williams by going from seed to showy bloom in a matter of weeks. Flowering continues until fall. The leaves are narrow and glossy dark...

(Dianthus, Noverna Purple Dianthus)

Long treasured by gardeners for its heady fragrance and distinct bouquet-like heads of flowers, sweet William (Dianthus barbatus) is a short-lived perennial native to southern Europe. The blossoms of the sweet William hybrid 'Noverna Purple' are deep orchid-pink. As with all varieties in the Noverna Series, this F1 hybrid departs from previous sweet Williams by going from seed to showy bloom in a matter of weeks. Flowering continues until fall. The leaves are narrow and glossy dark green....