Dianthus Amazon Neon Cherry Seeds produce striking neon cherry blooms above dark green, glossy foliage. Strong stems and heat tolerance support garden and cut-flower use.
Ready to grow strong dianthus stems for cutting? Follow our step-by-step Amazon Dianthus Grow Guide for pelleted-seed sowing, germination, pinching, support and regional timing.
Quick Grow Facts
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Plant Type: Interspecific cut-flower hybrid, usually grown as an annual cut crop
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Scientific Name: Dianthus barbatus interspecific hybrid
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General Sowing Time: Late winter to spring for warmer-season stems; use the regional guide for protected autumn trials
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Position: Full sun
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Sow Depth: Cover lightly with about 1 mm of fine mix or vermiculite
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Spacing: 25–36 cm in a home border; use the linked pinched or non-pinched density system in cut rows
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Germination: 3–5 days at 18–20°C under controlled conditions; packet/home window 7–14 days
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Seed Form: Pelleted seed; sow intact
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Germination Light: Keep in bright conditions
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Height: 46–91 cm, strongly affected by season and production system
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Commercial Finish: 4–5 week plug crop plus about 11–23 weeks from transplant, depending on season and system
Why Grow This Variety
- The vivid blooms contrast with the dark green foliage.
- Strong stems suit home or commercial cut-flower production.
- Landscape, bedding and larger-pot uses make the variety versatile.
- No vernalisation is required, supporting simpler late-season production.
Garden Uses
Use Dianthus Amazon Neon Cherry in sunny beds, landscapes or larger pots, and cut the strong stems for arrangements.
Growing Notes
- Use the warmer-season window in the linked regional guide.
- Sow one intact pellet per cell, cover lightly and keep at 18–20°C in bright conditions.
- Use 25–36 cm home-border spacing or the named pinched/non-pinched cut-row density system.
- Support stems and harvest when about 50% of florets on a stem are open.
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