Crimsonia Fringed Pink is a delicate, fragrant flower with the intricate ruffled petals that define the Dianthus superbus species. Hardy from zones 3 through 3, this heirloom cultivar reaches 18 to 24 inches tall and blooms generously from spring through summer, producing flowers with the characteristic fringed edges that give it its name. Its compact 18-inch spread makes it easy to tuck into borders, rock gardens, or cutting beds, while its natural resistance to deer and drought means it thrives with minimal fuss once established.
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The deeply fringed petals of this Dianthus open in waves of crimsonly color from March through August, releasing a spicy clove fragrance that draws pollinators to the garden. It asks for full sun and moderate water, rewarding even inexperienced gardeners with reliable blooms season after season. Space these plants just 12 inches apart to create a dense, cottage-garden effect that deer and dry spells won't diminish.
Crimsonia Fringed Pink excels as a cut flower, with stems sturdy enough to last in a vase and flowers fragrant enough to perfume a room. In the garden, it serves beautifully in mixed borders, rock gardens, or along walkways where its spicy scent can be appreciated up close. The flowers also attract butterflies and other pollinators, making it a living magnet for beneficial insects.
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Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last spring frost. Sow in seed starting mix and cover containers with a humidity dome to retain moisture. Keep the soil at 65 to 70°F and remove the covering once seedlings emerge, which typically takes 14 to 21 days.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost when soil has warmed. Harden off seedlings gradually over a week before planting them in their final location, spaced 12 inches apart.
For blooms the following year, direct sow seeds outdoors in spring through mid-summer.
Cut flowers for arrangements when the petals have fully opened and the blooms are at their peak fragrance, usually mid-morning after dew has dried. Pinch spent flowers to encourage continued blooming throughout the season.
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