Dianthus superbus Spooky mix seeds - Fringed Pink

Dianthus superbus 'Spooky mix' is a relatively hardy perennial plant with long spring and summer flowering. It offers funny spider-like flowers with very fringed delicate petals in a mix of pinks, reds, and whites. These attractive flowers also have an intoxicating fruity candy fragrance. This variety is floriferous from the year of sowing and is suitable for borders, planters, and cut flowers. Easy sowing in light, well-drained soil, in full sun.

Dianthus superbus belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family, native to the mountains of Europe and temperate Asia, where it grows in woods and damp meadows. The 'Spooky mix' assortment forms compact, bushy herbaceous clumps, reaching about 40 cm in height when in flower. Its rapid growth allows it to bloom from the year of sowing. Its branched stems are covered with persistent, linear, soft leaves of a pretty light bluish-green. From May to August, highly fragrant flowers appear at the end of strong stems, solitary or in pairs, measuring 4 cm in diameter. They display 5 deeply cut petals, looking like fine fringes arranged in a fan shape. Their colour varies in a range of pinks, reds, and whites, mostly in bicolour mixes. The plant is hardy up to USDA zone 8, around -10 to -12°C, in well-drained soil.

The 'Spooky mix' carnation is easy to grow and requires minimal maintenance once established. Its delicate flowers bring a touch of nostalgic charm to gardens and enrich every space. To enjoy its fragrance, consider planting it along pathways or near entrances where traffic is frequent. The 'Spooky mix' carnation is ideal for creating colourful carpets in front of flowerbeds. This plant also thrives in pots, whether on a balcony or terrace, provided good drainage is ensured and fertiliser is provided to support its growth. Consider pairing it with lavenders, Erigeron karvinskianus, hardy geraniums, or small ornamental grasses for a border full of movement.