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Dianthus F1 'Supra Purple' |
'Supra Purple' fills garden space with color. This dianthus is a cross between various
species and the result is a strong plant that will flower under hot summer growing
conditions. 'Supra Purple' plants remain under a foot in height, but they are vigorous and
continue flowering through the growing season. The growing season in the South could be
fall and early winter. A long flowering period was one of the superior traits observed by
AAS Judges. 'Supra Purple' plants adapt to different growing conditions. They are
recommended for containers and rock gardens. They will add continuous bloom to a perennial
border, which may need more color. 'Supra Purple' was tested as an annual and won the
award based on the first year performance, but similar to other dianthus, it may over
winter and flower next spring.
The 'Supra Purple' single flowers have highly fringed petal edges which are perfect for
decorations. Add them to salads, bouquets, or float some on water for an eye-catching
centerpiece. The color is closer to a rosy-purple than the dark, almost black-purple, seen
on some plants. 'Supra Purple' may become one of your favorite new annuals.
AAS WINNER DATA
Genus species: Dianthus interspecific
Common name: Dianthus, China Pink
Unique qualities: New flower color and heat tolerance
Flower size: 1 1/2 inches
Form: Single with highly fringed petal edges
Color(s): Purple (towards rosy-purple)
Plant height: 11-12 inches
Width: 10 inches
Garden Spacing: 10-12 inches
Length of time from sowing seed to flower: 12 weeks
Closest comparison(s) on market: 'Purple Bouquet,' 'Telstar Purple'
Photo: Judy Sedbrook
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