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Dianthus 'Pinocchio'
Botanical Name: Dianthus chinensis 'Pinocchio'
Type: Hardy Annual (often grown as a short-lived perennial)

Dianthus 'Pinocchio' is a charming, dwarf dianthus variety known for its bright, bicoloured blooms in shades of red, pink, and white. The cheerful, frilled flowers rise above compact, bushy foliage and bloom continuously from late spring into summer. Its neat, low-growing habit makes it ideal for edging, rockeries, patio pots, and borders, adding a lively pop of colour with minimal care.

Plant Details

Type: Hardy annual (can behave as a short-lived perennial)
Height: 25–30 cm
Spread: 10–20 cm
Flowers: July – September
Position: Full sun; well-drained, moderately fertile soil

Growing Information

Sow: Indoors February–April or direct sow outdoors April–June
Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C
Tip: Thin seedlings to allow airflow and prevent overcrowding
Spacing: 20 cm apart
Care: Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering; avoid waterlogged soils

Why You’ll Love It

Bright bicolour flowers with a frilled edge
Compact, bushy habit perfect for small spaces
Long flowering season with minimal maintenance
Attracts butterflies and pollinators

Top Tip
For a continuous display, sow in small batches every few weeks during spring and early summer.

Perfect For

Bedding and edging
Containers and window boxes
Rock gardens and low borders
Pollinator-friendly gardens

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