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

4.85 Reviews#FL354 · 100 seeds
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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.

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

4.8 / 5 5 Reviews

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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