Hollandia Purple Crown Dianthus in a purple clay vase on a white background.
Hollandia Purple Crown Dianthus in white bowl with white background.
Purple Crown Dianthus growing in garden.
Purple Crown Dianthus in green bowl with white background.
Dianthus Seeds, Hollandia Purple Crown
Hollandia Purple Crown Dianthus in a purple clay vase on a white background.
Hollandia Purple Crown Dianthus in white bowl with white background.
Purple Crown Dianthus growing in garden.
Purple Crown Dianthus in green bowl with white background.
Dianthus Seeds, Hollandia Purple Crown

Dianthus Seeds,
Hollandia Purple Crown

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Description

A gorgeous cottage garden flower with burgundy, lavender, and cream-colored, edible blooms. Gorgeous puffs of subtle colors are super attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies. A reliable cut flower and charming addition to the landscape. High-end chefs love to use this variety for garnishing and edible flower use.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Dianthus barbatus
Sun Requirement
Full sun
Days to Germinate
7–14
Days to Maturity
70–98
Planting Depth
⅛ in.
Plant Spacing
6–8 in.
Ideal Temperature
65–75°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

Growing Guide

When to Grow

Sow seed indoors in early spring and keep it moist at room temperature, around 65-75°F; seedlings appear in 7-14 days from a sowing about 1/8 inch deep. You can also sow seeds outside any time from spring through fall for bloom the following year. Space plants 6-8 inches apart in full sun, and expect flowers in roughly 70-98 days. This frost-hardy dianthus is perennial in zones 7-10 and grown as an annual elsewhere.

FAQ

Are the blooms of Hollandia Purple Crown edible?

Yes, the burgundy, lavender, and cream-colored blooms are edible, and high-end chefs love to use this variety for garnishing and edible flower use.

Will this dianthus come back year after year?

It is perennial in zones 7-10 and grown as an annual elsewhere. Seed sown outdoors from spring to fall will bloom the following year.

Does it work as a cut flower?

It is a reliable cut flower and a charming addition to the landscape. The gorgeous puffs of subtle color are also super attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Customer reviews

4.7 / 5 6 Reviews

What gardeners are saying

  • Bouquet-like blooms: Clusters so perfect they hardly look real; great for cutting.

  • Long-lasting blooms: Flowers hold for weeks and keep coming.

  • Blooms first year: Flowered the first season from seed, unlike most Sweet Williams.

  • Tough little plants: Shrugged off heat, shade and a wet winter.

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