(Blue Pygmy Dianthus, 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...

(Fringed Pink)

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...

(Twinspur, Whisper™ Salmon Red Improved Twinspur)

The colorful twinspur Whisper™ Salmon Red has a mounding, spreading habit and large rosy salmon flowers. It was introduced by Ball Horticultural Company and is commonly grown as a bedding annual but survives as an evergreen perennial where hardy.

This fine, herbaceous plant has wiry stems and small heart-shaped leaves. Its delicate, colorful flowers appear all season. Each small bloom is tubular with a prominent lip and two rear spurs, or nectaries, which hold nectar for bees and butterflies....

(Twinspur, Whisper™ Apricot Improved Twinspur)

The colorful twinspur Whisper™ Apricot Improved has a mounding, spreading habit and large peachy salmon flowers. It was introduced by Ball Horticultural Company and is commonly grown as a bedding annual but survives as an evergreen perennial where hardy.

This fine, herbaceous plant has wiry stems and small heart-shaped leaves. Its delicate, colorful flowers appear all season. Each small bloom is tubular with a prominent lip and two rear spurs, or nectaries, which hold nectar for bees and butterflies....

(Twinspur, Whisper™ Cranberry Red Twinspur)

The vibrant twinspur Whisper™ Cranberry Red has a mounding, spreading habit and deep rose red flowers. It was introduced by Ball Horticultural Company and is commonly grown as a bedding annual but survives as an evergreen perennial where hardy.

This fine, herbaceous plant has wiry stems and small heart-shaped leaves. Its delicate, colorful flowers appear all season. Each small bloom is tubular with a prominent lip and two rear spurs, or nectaries, which hold nectar for bees and butterflies. Hummingbirds...

(Twinspur, Whisper™ Dark Coral Twinspur)

Twinspur in the Whisper™ Series have a mounding to trailing habit and larger flower size than average. They were introduced by Ball Horticultural Company and are commonly grown as bedding annuals but survive as evergreen perennials where hardy.

These fine, herbaceous plants have wiry stems and small heart-shaped leaves. Their delicate, colorful flowers appear all season. Each small flower is tubular with a prominent lip and two rear spurs, or nectaries, which hold nectar for bees and butterflies....

(Twinspur, Whisper™ Lavender Twinspur)

The Whisper™ Lavender twinspur was developed by Ball Seed with a slightly larger lavender-pink flower size and mounding to trailing habit, perfect for large containers. This hybrid, evergreen, mat-forming perennial (usually grown as cool-season annuals) has wiry stems and small heart-shaped leaves. Plants bear masses of small pink-lavender flowers that have two spurs, thus the common name twinspur. These spurs contain oils that attract bees and butterflies.

Grow 'Balwhislapi' in a full to partial...

(Diascia, Twinspur, Whisper™ White Diascia)

The colorful twinspur Whisper™ White has a mounding, spreading habit and clear white flowers. It was introduced by Ball Horticultural Company and is commonly grown as a bedding annual but survives as an evergreen perennial where hardy.

This fine, herbaceous plant has wiry stems and small heart-shaped leaves. Its delicate, colorful flowers appear all season. Each small bloom is tubular with a prominent lip and two rear spurs, or nectaries, which hold nectar for bees and butterflies. Hummingbirds...

Compact and charming, twinspur in the Wink™ Series have upright, mounding habits and flower better in shadier conditions than most. They are commonly grown as bedding annuals but survive as evergreen perennials where hardy.

These fine, herbaceous plants have wiry stems and small heart-shaped leaves. Their delicate, colorful flowers appear all season. Each small flower is tubular with a prominent lip and two rear spurs, or nectaries, which hold nectar for bees and butterflies. Hummingbirds have...

(Diascia, Twinspur, Wink™ Strawberry Improved Diascia)

Compact and charming, Wink™ Strawberry Improved has rose colored flowers, an upright mounding habit and flowers better in shade than most. It is commonly grown as a bedding annual but survives as an evergreen perennial where hardy.

This fine, herbaceous plant has wiry stems and small heart-shaped leaves. Its delicate, colorful flowers appear all season. Each small bloom is tubular with a prominent lip and two rear spurs, or nectaries, which hold nectar for bees and butterflies. Hummingbirds...