Spooky Mix Dianthus in a glass vase on a white background.
Spooky Mix Dianthus growing in the Baker Creek trial gardens.
A row of Spooky Mix Dianthus growing in the Baker Creek trial gardens.
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Detail of delicate Spooky Mix Dianthus blooms.
Five stems from the Spooky Mix Dianthus sit in a row in bud vases.
Spooky Mix Dianthus in a glass vase on a white background.
Spooky Mix Dianthus growing in the Baker Creek trial gardens.
A row of Spooky Mix Dianthus growing in the Baker Creek trial gardens.
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Detail of delicate Spooky Mix Dianthus blooms.
Five stems from the Spooky Mix Dianthus sit in a row in bud vases.

Dianthus Seeds,
Spooky Mix

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Description

Perennial, hardy from USDA zones 3-8. This mix provides fantastic sweet fragrance as well as intriguing eye appeal with its gorgeous weeping, spidery blooms in a range of pinks, reds, and whites! Plants reach 16 inches tall. This fascinating species of dianthus is native to Europe and Asia. Plants make a stunning impact when planted en masse or as an eye-catching accent plant.

Growing Tips: Sow seed indoors in early spring and keep moist. Room temperature is best. Can sow seeds outside from spring to fall for bloom the next year.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Dianthus superbus
Life Cycle
Perennial
Sun Requirement
8–12 hr.
Days to Germinate
7–14
Days to Maturity
90–100
Planting Depth
⅛ in.
Plant Spacing
6–8 in.
Ideal Temperature
65–75°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

Growing Guide

When to Grow

Spooky Mix is a cold-hardy perennial, good from USDA zones 3-8, so an indoor start in early spring buys it the longest possible first season: set seed about 1/8 inch deep in moist mix held at room temperature, around 65-75°F, and look for sprouts in 7-14 days. Because the plants are hardy, the slower route also works, sowing straight outdoors any time from spring to fall and waiting for bloom the following year. Give each plant 6-8 inches in full sun; at 16 inches tall they knit together well when massed. First flowers come in roughly 90-100 days.

FAQ

What makes the blooms of Spooky Mix unusual?

The flowers are gorgeous, weeping, and spidery, in a range of pinks, reds, and whites, and the mix also provides fantastic sweet fragrance.

How tall do the plants grow, and how should I use them?

Plants reach 16 inches tall and make a stunning impact when planted en masse or used as an eye-catching accent plant.

Is this dianthus a perennial?

Yes, it is a perennial hardy from USDA zones 3-8. This fascinating species of dianthus, Dianthus superbus, is native to Europe and Asia.

Customer reviews

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What gardeners are saying

  • Frilly, unusual blooms: Stringy, whimsical petals that stand out in beds and pots.

  • Easy to start: Germinates well and grows fast from direct sowing.

  • A keeper: Growers save seed and plan to grow it every year.

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