Dianthus Amazon Neon Duo

Seeds per packet: 10

Introducing Dianthus Amazon Neon Duo, a high-performing cultivar that stands as an epitome of beauty and resilience. Specially bred for robust and reliable growth, this seed produces upright plants with vibrant blooms that burst into a spectrum of neon shades over lush, dark green foliage. Exceptionally versatile, it makes an ideal choice for home gardeners and commercial growers alike, offering all-season flowering from early spring to late autumn. This dianthus variety brings more than just eye-catching aesthetics; its fragrant flowers attract a symphony of pollinators—bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds—making it a boon for any garden ecosystem. Easy to grow and maintain, it provides an outstanding performance for backyard cut flower gardens or as a high-appeal filler for bouquets.

Bullet Points:

• Scientific Classification: Dianthus barbatus interspecific
• All-Season Blooming: Flowers from early spring to late autumn.
• Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
• Fragrant Flowers: Adds a delightful aroma to gardens and bouquets.
• Low-Maintenance: Requires light watering and bi-weekly fertilization.
• Heat and Frost Tolerant: Thrives in hardiness zones 9a with a hardiness degree of 20°F (-6.7°C).
• Versatile Growth: Suitable for greenhouses, high tunnels, and open fields.
• Space-Efficient: Spacing between 10 – 14 inches, ideal for both pinched and non-pinched crops.
• Height and Width: Grows to an impressive 18 – 36 inches in height and 10 – 12 inches in width.
• High Yield: Produces a generous number of saleable stems, perfect for monoculture bunches.
• No Vernalization Needed: Does not require cold treatment for flowering.
• Optimal Planting Density: 3 to 4 plants/ft.² for non-pinched crops; 1.5 plants/ft.² for pinched crops.
• Plug Crop Time: 4 to 5 weeks; Transplant to finish varies between 11 to 23 weeks depending on conditions.