Dianthus Super Parfait Mix Seeds produce large, showy flowers early on compact, vigorous annual plants.
Ready to grow frilled dianthus colour in beds and pots? Follow our step-by-step Super Parfait Dianthus Grow Guide for pelleted-seed sowing, germination, spacing and cool-season care.
Quick Grow Facts
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Plant Type: Compact annual bedding dianthus
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Scientific Name: Dianthus chinensis
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General Sowing Time: Cool season; use the regional guide for the local sowing window
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Position: Full sun; light afternoon relief in very hot districts
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Sow Depth: Cover with a thin layer of coarse vermiculite
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Spacing: 20–25 cm
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Germination: About 5 days at 22–23°C under controlled conditions; packet/home window 14–21 days
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Height: Approximately 15–25 cm, depending on growing conditions and breeder market reference
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Spread: 20–25 cm
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Common Names: Pinks, Carnation
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Seed Form: Pelleted seed; sow intact
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Germination Light: Not required
Why Grow This Variety
- Large early flowers bring colour from the start of the season.
- Compact growth works in smaller gardens and borders.
- Vigorous growth supports a reliable display.
- The plants fit 10cm pots for patios, balconies or small spaces.
Garden Uses
Use Super Parfait Mix in sunny beds, borders or 10cm pots for compact early colour.
Growing Notes
- Use the cool-season window in the linked regional guide.
- Sow one intact pellet per cell, cover thinly and keep at 22–23°C; light is not required.
- Space plants 20–25 cm apart.
- Do not pinch; deadhead the compact bedding plants instead.
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