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dianthus small

Dianthus small varieties are a treasure for any New Zealand garden, offering compact size, vibrant colours, and delightful fragrance all in one neat package. If you’re searching for dianthus small, you’ll find these charming plants make an excellent choice for edging, rockeries, pots, or small borders. Their manageable growth and prolific flowering mean you can easily enjoy their old-fashioned charm, even in limited spaces. Whether you want a pop of pink, a gentle white, or intricate patterns, there’s a petite dianthus perfectly suited to your needs.

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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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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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Haworthia Glabrata

Haworthia Glabrata is a small succulent that features rosettes of thick and fleshy leaves. The dark green leaves with silver lines have a rough texture and a zebra-like appearance. It typically grows to 10 cm tall and the same wide.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Succulents
Height: 10 cm
Spread: 10 cm
Tolerances: Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock
Haworthia mirabilis 'Triebneriana' plant.
Haworthia mirabilis triebneriana (Haworthia mirabilis var Triebneriana)

Haworthia mirabilis Triebneriana is a small succulent that features rosettes of thick and fleshy leaves. The light green leaves with dark green...

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Haworthia fasciata succulent growing in a pot.
Haworthia fasciata

Haworthia fasciata is a small succulent that features rosettes of thick and fleshy leaves. The dark green leaves with silver lines have a rough...

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Haworthia resendeana plant.
Haworthia resendeana

Haworthia resendeana is a small succulent features thick and fleshy leaves on short stems. The dark green leaves have a rough texture and afford...

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Rose Albertine

Rose Albertine is a climbing rose featuring very showy, salmon-pink flowers. The highly fragrant blooms emerge in spring and continue until autumn...

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Zieria prostrata

Zieria prostrata is a low growing shrub, often used as a groundcover, and favoured for its pretty flowers. Through spring and summer, it bears masses...

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Murraya paniculata (Orange Jessamine)

Murraya paniculata, commonly known as Orange Jessamine, this is an attractive, medium-sized shrub grown for its foliage and flowers. It grows...

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Rose Anniversary

Rose Anniversary is an award winning, Floribunda shrub rose that features masses of showy, soft-pink flowers. The amazing blooms emerge in spring and...

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Japanese Box (Buxus microphylla) plants with lush green foliage.
Buxus microphylla (Littleleaf Boxwood)

Buxus microphylla, commonly known as Japanese Box or Littleleaf Boxwood, is a compact evergreen shrub renowned for its dense, glossy green foliage...

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Alpinia henryi Pink Perfection

Alpinia henryi Pink Perfection is an herbaceous perennial grown for both its foliage and pretty flowers. It features glossy, dark green foliage which...

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Eugenia uniflora (Surinam Cherry)

Eugenia uniflora, commonly known as the Surinam or Brazilian Cherry, is a small tree that features new foliage which emerges a bronze colour and ages...

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Petrosedum sediforme

Petrosedum sediforme, commonly known as Pale Stonecrop, is an herbaceous perennial with succulent and colourful foliage. The small leaves are light...

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Pittosporum eugenioides tree with lush, dark green foliage and cream-coloured flowers.
Pittosporum eugenioides (Tarata)

Pittosporum eugenioides, commonly known as Tarata or Lemonwood, is a fast-growing native New Zealand tree valued for its glossy green leaves and...

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Scutellaria Snowflakes (Scutellaria Skullcap)

Scutellaria Snowflakes, commonly known as Scutellaria Skullcap or the Skullcaps plant, is grown for its foliage and flowers. This versatile and...

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Acer 'Mikawa Yatsubusa' specimen tree with lush, green foliage.
Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa'

Acer palmatum 'Mikawa Yatsubusa' is a sought-after dwarf Japanese Maple prized for its dense, layered foliage and elegant form. Its small...

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Feijoa 'Bambina'

Feijoa 'Bambina' is a compact, dwarf variety perfect for small gardens, patios, and containers. It grows to around 1.5 m tall and wide, forming a...

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Isotoma fluviatilis plants grow as a ground cover, featuring lush, green foliage and attractive, blue flowers.
Isotoma fluviatilis

Isotoma fluviatilis features small, dark green leaves that give the appearance of a lush, green carpet. The foliage is adorned with masses of small...

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Rhipsalis baccifera (Mistletoe Cactus)

Commonly known as the Mistletoe Cactus, this is a succulent grown for its slender and trailing stems. Masses of the dark green stems hang from the...

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Rhipsalis paradoxa (Mistletoe Cactus)

Commonly known as the Mistletoe Cactus, this is a succulent grown for its slender and trailing stems. Masses of the dark green stems hang from the...

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Mazus pumilio plants with blue and white flowers.
Mazus pumilio

Mazus pumilio is a compact, low growing NZ native groundcover valued for its fine green foliage and small purple to lilac flowers. This hardy plant...

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PB18 Planter Bags (Grow Plant Bags)

These PB18 planter bags are 125 microns thick and each bag holds 10 litres of potting mix. They are durable and won’t rip which makes them great for...

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PB12 Planter Bags (Grow Bags For Plants)

These PB12 planter bags are 125 microns thick and hold 6.75 litres of potting mix. They are durable and won’t rip which makes them great for...

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Callisia repens

Callisia repens goes by several common names such as the Bubbles Plant, Turtle Vine, and Pin Panther Plant. The Turtle Vine is a very popular indoor...

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Geranium Tiny Monster (Cranesbill Geranium)

Geranium Tiny Monster features lush, mid-green foliage which becomes adorned with masses of small, magenta-pink flowers through summer and autumn...

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Sophora microphylla specimen tree covered in yellow flowers.
Sophora microphylla (Small Leaved Kōwhai)

Sophora microphylla, commonly known as Weeping Kowhai, is a treasured New Zealand native tree admired for its graceful, drooping branches and masses...

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Fuscospora solandri (Black Beech)

Commonly known as Black Beech, this is a large, evergreen tree native to NZ. The foliage comprises small, dark green leaves which are held densely in...

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Citrus australasica (Finger Lime) fruit with yellow flesh cut in half.
Citrus australasica

Citrus australasica, commonly known as the Finger Lime or Caviar Lime, is an evergreen shrub grown for its unusual fruit, which is regarded as a food...

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Tilia cordata

Tilia cordata (Small Leaved Lime) is a majestic deciduous tree admired for its symmetrical form, heart shaped green leaves, and highly fragrant pale...

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PB28 Planter Bags (Growing Bag)

These PB28 planter bags are 125 microns thick and each bag holds 12 litres of potting mix. They are durable and won’t rip which makes them great for...

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Fuscospora cliffortioides (Mountain Beech)

Commonly known as Mountain Beech, this is a large, evergreen tree native to NZ. The foliage comprises small, dark green leaves which are held densely...

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PB40 Planter Bags (Growbag)

These PB40 planter bags are 125 microns thick and each bag holds 18 litres of potting mix. They are durable and won’t rip which makes them great for...

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Dianthus Memories

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Why Choose Small Dianthus Varieties?

Dianthus small cultivars are ideal for gardeners seeking beauty without demanding maintenance. Growing between 10 and 25 centimetres tall, these varieties add a delightful splash of colour without overtaking other plants in your beds or containers. The low-growing habit of dianthus small makes them a perfect fit for pathways and borders, where their neatly mounding foliage and long-lasting blooms can really shine. As an added bonus, their clove-like scent attracts pollinators while repelling some garden pests.

Top Picks for Small Dianthus

If you’re looking to add dianthus small to your collection, consider some of our most beloved selections. Dianthus Pinball Wizard is famous for its showy, bicolour flowers and compact stature, making it a standout even in tiny spaces. For a dash of magenta, Dianthus Sunflor Love enchants with its vivid blooms and tidy growth habit. Those who appreciate classic white with a twist should explore Dianthus Coconut Sundae, renowned for its creamy petals edged in blush pink.

Dianthus Memories provides a sentimental touch with its soft, old-fashioned blooms that are just the right size for small beds and pots. If you favour hardy performers for southern climates, Dianthus Far North brings enduring colour and resilience to compact planting areas.

Tips for Growing Compact Dianthus

Small dianthus varieties thrive in full sun and well-drained soils—a classic combination for healthier and more abundant blooms. Their shallow roots appreciate regular but light watering, especially during summer dry spells. Deadheading spent flowers encourages your dianthus small plants to continue flowering into autumn, extending your garden’s colour and fragrance.

For containers or small gardens, give your dianthus potting mix with plenty of grit to avoid soggy roots. These petite perennials can also be used in mixed arrangements, adding contrast and interest to your display.

Stylish Uses for Small Dianthus in the Garden

Dianthus small are perfect for places where space is at a premium but impact is desired. They are wonderful along garden edges, spilling over stone walls or brightening up patio containers. Plant a swathe alongside paths to enjoy their spicy perfume each time you walk by. Their neat mounds and generous flowering habit make them a favourite for rock gardens and urban courtyards as well.

Explore our range of compact dianthus, including Dianthus Pinball Wizard, Dianthus Sunflor Love, Dianthus Memories, Dianthus Coconut Sundae, and Dianthus Far North, and enjoy the enduring beauty of these small but mighty bloomers in your own New Zealand garden.

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