Superb Crimsonia Eye - Dianthus superbus seeds

The superb carnation Crimsonia, also known as Dianthus superbus Crimsonia, is a very hardy perennial plant with long spring and summer flowering, offering remarkably fragrant crimson red flowers. Their structure of large, fringed petals, intense color and abundance transform them into true red clouds, starting from the first year after sowing. This exceptional variety is suitable for borders, flower pots and bouquets. Easy cultivation and sowing in light, well-drained soil, in full sun.

The Dianthus superbus is a plant from the family Caryophyllaceae, native to the mountains of Europe and temperate Asia, where it grows in woodlands and damp meadows. The Crimsonia variety forms compact and bushy herbaceous clumps, reaching a height of 38 to 50 cm (19.7 in) when in flower. Its rapid growth allows it to bloom from the year of sowing. Its branched stems are covered with evergreen, linear, soft leaves of a beautiful light blue-green color. From May to August, very fragrant, solitary or paired, intense crimson red flowers appear at the end of sturdy stems, measuring about 4 cm (1.6 in) in diameter. They have 5 deeply cut petals, resembling delicate fringes arranged in a fan shape.

The superb carnation Crimsonia is an easy-to-cultivate plant that requires minimal maintenance once well-established. Like bellflowers and columbines, these plants with a quaint charm have a place in all gardens, imbuing them with great poetry and mystery. Choose a prominent location, for example along a path or near an entrance, to fully enjoy the sweetness of the plants' fragrance. In flower beds, plant Crimsonia carnations in masses at the front, to create beautiful blankets of color. They can also be grown in pots on the terrace or balcony, ensuring good drainage and occasional fertilizer application.