Amazon Rose Magic, (F1) Dianthus

Amazon Rose Magic (F1) Dianthus Seed

Rose shades shift beautifully as each flower ages
Strong stems make exceptional bouquet filler or straight bunches
Summer-ready plants support reliable year-round production
An adaptable dianthus for cutting gardens and markets

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Key Attributes

Botanical Name

Dianthus barbatus interspecific

Days to maturity

110 Days

Sun

Full Sun

Packet

15 Seeds

Zones 3–9 Check your growing zone

About Amazon Rose Magic, (F1) Dianthus Seed, Dianthus Seed

Amazon Rose Magic is a versatile dianthus flower that can be produced year-round and is the best dianthus you can grow for Summer production. Whether you’re looking for a high-appeal filler for bouquets or an exceptional product for monoculture bunches, Amazon is the one you want!

Growing details

Planting

Sow Depth

Top of Soil

Days to Germination

7–14 days

Germination Type

D - Surface Sow

In-row plant spacing

10-12"

Plant profile

Life Cycle

Biennial

Plant Height

36 inches

Growth Habits

Clumping, Upright

Seed & variety

Seeds Per Ounce

32,500

Color

Pink

Seed Type

Hybrid

Before Planting

Dianthus performs best in full sun and sharply drained soil with open air movement. Remove weeds and improve compacted ground without making it overly rich. Prepare a smooth seed surface because light aids germination and the seed should receive little or no covering.

Planting

Dianthus may be direct-sown in early spring, and many types also perform well from fall or winter sowing. Keep the surface evenly moist until seedlings establish, taking care not to bury light-requiring seed. Indoor starts need bright light and cool conditions. Thin direct-sown seedlings after true leaves appear, or transplant carefully before roots become crowded.

Watering

Water dianthus regularly until established, then irrigate deeply only when the soil becomes dry. Avoid frequent shallow watering and saturated conditions, which encourage weak growth or root disease.

Fertilizer

For dianthus, reserve supplemental fertilizer for weak growth, using a light balanced or bloom formula. Stop if plants become overly leafy, a common sign of excess nitrogen.

Harvesting

Cut dianthus flowers when blooms are well colored and at the opening stage best suited to display. Harvest during the cool morning with clean shears, leaving healthy foliage for continued flowering.

Tips

Pinch young dianthus plants to encourage branching when appropriate, then deadhead regularly to extend flowering. Succession plantings can maintain color after the earliest plants decline.

Pests & Diseases

Fusarium wilt, rust, Alternaria leaf spot, Botrytis, and bacterial spot are notable dianthus diseases. One-sided yellowing or wilt may signal Fusarium and has no cure. Begin with clean seed, rotate flower beds, disinfect cutting tools, and keep propagated plants from touching diseased stock.

Dianthus can attract aphids, thrips, mites, Japanese beetles, slugs, and leaf-chewing caterpillars. Knock off small colonies with water, handpick larger feeders, and reserve labeled treatments for significant damage.