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Bouquet Purple Dianthus
(Dianthus 'Bouquet Purple')
This hybrid dianthus (pinks) has proven its value from Minnesota to Mississippi,
being named as a winner in both state’s plant promotion programs. And it
deserves the recognition, for this is a really exciting new addition to the
perennial flower border. Bouquet Purple dianthus was developed a couple years
back as an interspecific hybrid by the breeders at PanAmerican Seed Company in
California. They were trying to develop a dianthus for the cut flower market,
but in the process developed a wonderful new garden plant. The pinkish-purple
flowers are borne at the ends of the erect flower stems and produced in
considerable abundance. Cutting the stems for use inside where their delicate,
spicy fragrance can be enjoyed only encourages more blooms. Like most dianthus,
Bouquet Purple has its best bloom display in the spring, usually in late April
or May, but it is different in that it will continue to grow and bloom through
the summer if the heat is not too oppressive. Use the plant in the mixed border,
in beds or even in the vegetable garden where bouquets can be cut for use
indoors.
- Height: 16 to 20 inches.
- Spread: 16 inches.
- Exposure: sun to very light shade.
- Hardiness: Herbaceous perennial hardy throughout the state,
otherwise zones 5 to 8.
- Planting Season: Plant in fall or spring.
- Culture: Best in good garden soil with good drainage. Plants are
heavy feeders, so apply liquid fertilizer on a monthly basis to keep them
growing and flowering.
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