DIANTHUS superbus (Fringed Pinks, Mixed)
Flowers have the shape of 5-parted fringes, fragrant, pink-lilac, pink-purple or white. The common name of ' Fringed pinks' does not refer to the color, but to the fringing which looks like it was trimmed with pinking clippers. The petals of the Dianthus flowers are edible if they had been grown organically. Used for decorating cakes with sugar crystallization. However, the leaves can cause mild stomach distress if eaten.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1OZ | 26,250 | 500 |
| 1/4LB | 105,000 | 2,000 |
| 1/2LB | 210,000 | 4,000 |
| 1LB | 420,000 | 8,000 |
| 5LB | 2,100,000 | 40,000 |
Scientific Name: Dianthus Superbus
Common Name: Fringed Pinks
Plant Type: Perennial, Biennial
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Native Range: Europe and Northern Asia
Full Growth Height: 12-20"
Spread: 1-2 ft
Zone: 3 to 9
Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Blooming Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
Attracts: Insect Pollinators, Butterflies
Flower: Cut Flower, Fragrant, Edible, Fringed
Flower Color: Pink, Red, Purple, Lavender
Resistant: Deer, Dry Soil, Drought, Pollution
Water Requirement: Medium
Soil Type: Well-drained, Sand, Loam, Clay
Soil pH: Neutral
Garden Uses: Containers, Hanging Baskets, Houseplants, Patio, Rock Wall