(Dianthus, Pinks, Tickled Pink Dianthus)

The genus Dianthus comprises approximately 300 species and more than 27,000 cultivars. Collectively known as “pinks”, these showy flowering plants have been grown for many hundreds of years. Their common name was given for the sharply-toothed petal tips of their flowers, which look like they were cut by pinking shears.

Nearly all Dianthus species hail from Eurasia and northern Africa, while only one originates from North America. Most are herbaceous tender perennials; however...

(Cheddar Pinks, Dessert Raspberry Swirl Cheddar Pinks)

Dessert without the guilt! This scrumptious dianthus hybrid offers dense compact growth, blue-green leaves, and fragrant white flowers edged and splotched in fruity raspberry red. Flowering from late spring through summer, it makes a delicious addition to a mixed border, cottage garden, or container.

This pink thrives in sun and well drained, slightly alkaline soil. It's best to treat it as an annual in areas with harsh winters. Excellent vigor and disease resistance are the cherry on top of...

(Dianthus, Pinks, Shooting Star Dianthus)

The Star Series dianthus are hybrid perennials selected for their compact mounded habit, blue-green leaves, and brilliantly colored, fragrant flowers. The cultivar 'Devon Starling' (Shooting Star) bears bright purple flowers with a magenta-purple central halo. Flowering begins and is heaviest in late spring but may continue sporadically through summer if spent blooms are removed.

Like most Dianthus, this selection likes sun and well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. It offers better vigor and...

(Cheddar Pinks, Five Star Cheddar Pinks)

The Star Series dianthus are hybrid perennials selected for their compact mounded habit, blue-green leaves, and brilliantly colored, fragrant flowers. The cultivar 'Devon Starling' (Shooting Star) bears bright purple flowers with plum-purple central halos. Flowering begins and is heaviest in late spring but may continue sporadically through summer if spent blooms are removed.

Like most Dianthus, this selection likes sun and well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. It offers better vigor and disease...

(Diana Blueberry Dianthus, Dianthus)

Though marketed as having "true blue" flowers, the blooms of 'Diana Blueberry' are actually violet-magenta with a hint of lavender. Developed by the Dutch company, Hem Genetics, plants in the Diana Series are short-lived perennials that are most often grown as annual bedding plants. Their neat clumps of green, waxy, narrow leaves become topped with short stems sporting single flowers from early spring through midsummer, depending on the climate. Flower diameter of 'Diana Blueberry' blooms range...

(Alpine Pink, Doris Alpine Pink)

Plants in the Dianthus Allwoodii group are compact, semi-evergreen, cushion-forming perennials resulting from crossing Dianthus plumarius (cottage pink) with perpetual-flowering carnations. The cultivar 'Doris' bears many clove-scented, ruffled, double, salmon pink flowers with red eyes in late spring and early summer above mounds of grassy, blue-gray leaves. Sporadic rebloom may occur in summer and early fall.

Preferring full sun and well-drained, neutral soil, this pink is well suited to rock...

(Dynasty Orchid Dianthus)

A new and unique take on an old-fashioned biennial (or short-lived perennial), this hybrid of Dianthus barbatus (sweet William) bears heads of lightly fragrant, vivid deep pink, double flowers that resemble carnations. Produced 3 to 4 months after sowing on strong upright stems clad in narrow dark green leaves, they make an ideal cut flower.

Frost tolerant and requiring minimal maintenance, Dynasty dianthus appreciate a home in full sun and well drained, neutral soil. They are at their...

(Dynasty Pink Magic Dianthus)

A new and unique take on an old-fashioned biennial (or short-lived perennial), this hybrid of Dianthus barbatus (sweet William) bears heads of lightly fragrant, carnation-like flowers that mature from white to pale pink to rose. Produced 3 to 4 months after sowing on strong upright stems clad in narrow dark green leaves, they make an ideal cut flower.

Frost tolerant and requiring minimal maintenance, Dynasty dianthus appreciate a home in full sun and well drained, neutral soil. They...

(Cheddar Pinks, Starlette 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,...

(Dianthus, First Love Dianthus)

The single, fringed blossoms of hybrid border pink 'First Love' open white, then transform to pale pink before turning lavender-rose with maturity. All shades appear at the same time, creating a lovely, multi-tone drift of color. Blooming from late spring throughout summer, the flowers have a sweet, spicy fragrance, and may attract bees and butterflies. They rise on slender stems from spreading, evergreen mounds of linear, blue-green foliage. In areas with very warm winters, this plant may continue...