dianthus for sale

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Add enchanting colour, heavenly fragrance, and easy-care blooms to your garden with dianthus. If you’re searching for dianthus for sale in New Zealand, you’re in the right place—discover a curated selection of gorgeous varieties perfect for garden beds, borders, rockeries, pots, and even floral arrangements. Distinguished by their masses of fringed flowers and sweet, clove-like scent, dianthus are a gardener’s favourite for reliable, long-lasting blooms and pollinator appeal.

Dianthus 'King of the Blacks'

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Dianthus 'King of the Blacks' is a striking perennial known for its deep velvety red to near black flowers that create dramatic contrast in New Zealand gardens. Flowering through spring and summer, it provides long lasting colour and fragrance.

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From $20.63

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate

Plant type: Perennials

Height: 40 cm

Spread: 50 cm

Flowering time: Spring

Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern

Dianthus Memories

Dianthus Memories is a scented variety of Carnation that features masses of double, white, highly fragrant flowers. These stunning flowers are produced from spring through until late summer on short stems that rise above the foliage.

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From $16.49

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate

Plant type: Perennials

Height: 30 cm

Spread: 30 cm

Flowering time: Spring, Summer

Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas

Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern

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Why Grow Dianthus in Your Garden

Dianthus are as tough as they are beautiful, coping with New Zealand’s varied climates and thriving in both sunny borders and patio containers. Flowering from late spring through summer, they produce a profusion of colourful blooms in shades of raspberry, pink, white, and magenta—all while requiring minimal maintenance. Their compact, mounded habit makes them ideal for edging pathways or creating an eye-catching centerpiece in mixed perennial beds.

Best-Selling Dianthus Varieties

We offer an exciting range of dianthus for sale to suit every style and space. Whether you’re after old-fashioned charm or something more modern, you’re sure to find your favourite among our top picks.

Dianthus Pinball Wizard: Striking bicolour petals with a classic fragrance make this an instant garden highlight.
Dianthus Far North: Renowned for its compact form and extra heavy flowering, this variety is a great choice for smaller spaces and pots.
Dianthus Sugar Plum Raspberry: Electrify your landscape with vibrant raspberry and plum-hued blooms that last right through the season.
Dianthus Cross Over: Enjoy cross-seasonal colour with hardy, prolific blossoms in a delightful mix of pinks and whites.
Dianthus Coconut Sundae: This sweet-scented variety offers luscious white blooms with subtle touches of pink, perfect for softening garden edges.

Planting and Caring for Dianthus

Dianthus are reliably easy to grow. Simply plant them in well-drained soil and give them a sunny spot—they don’t mind the cold, and in fact, thrive with a winter chill. Removing spent flowers encourages further blooms, and a gentle trim after the main flush keeps plants tidy and vigorous. A little slow-release fertiliser in spring can boost growth, but too much feeding can reduce bloom count. Dianthus are drought-tolerant once established and only need light watering, making them a sustainable choice for the water-wise gardener.

Order Your Dianthus for Sale in NZ

Browse our full selection of dianthus for sale and bring effortless charm and colour to your garden year after year. With hardy, low-maintenance varieties like Dianthus Pinball Wizard, Dianthus Far North, Dianthus Sugar Plum Raspberry, Dianthus Cross Over, and Dianthus Coconut Sundae, you’re sure to find the perfect addition for your sunny spot. Delight in the abundance of flowers and discover why gardeners across New Zealand choose dianthus for endless colour and fragrance.

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Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.