China Pinks are longtime garden favorites, and Diana Crimson Bicolor is no exception. The plants form a tidy mound, 8 to 10 inches tall and 10 to 12 inches wide, that produces a myriad of crimson red flowers with a white edge. Ideal for borders, window boxes, rock gardens, and mixed containers, this compact, easy-care annual is a favorite among gardeners looking to create eye-catching floral displays with minimal effort.
Diana Crimson Bicolor is the latest addition to an award-winning European series of dianthus. These dianthus are specifically bred for uniform growth habit and early, prolific blooming in spring and again in fall. Plants require minimal watering once established, and butterflies and bees are also attracted to the vibrantly colored blooms.
Whether you're designing a colorful border, filling in gaps in a rock garden, or decorating a sunny balcony, Dianthus Diana Crimson Bicolor offers vivid, low-maintenance beauty. Its showy blooms and reliable performance make it a must-have for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Choose this variety to bring life, color, and charm to your outdoor spaces all season long.
China Pinks are cool-season annuals (actually a biennial or short-lived perennial; in zones 6 to 9 they will probably return for a year or two but are easily grown as an annual everywhere). They bloom in spring and fall, often going dormant during summer in warm climates. Where summers are short and cool, Diana Crimson Bicolor Dianthus may well flower right through. Where summers are longer and warmer, it will rest but may go into winter despite light frosts.
Sow seeds indoors in late winter, 6 to 8 weeks before anticipated last spring frost. Seedlings are ready to transplant when they have at least 2 sets of true leaves and will begin blooming shortly thereafter. Diana Crimson Bicolor Dianthus Seeds may also be started indoors in late summer for fall and early winter bloom in warmer areas.
