Bold colour, refined form & classic clove-like fragrance, the Dianthus Oscar collection delivers compact structure and long-lasting flowering for pots, borders and summer bedding displays.
This range is known for its fully double, intricately ruffled carnation-style blooms, produced in abundance from early spring through late summer. Flowers span a rich and expressive colour palette, including soft pinks, bright rose tones, deep cherry and dark red hues, crisp whites, and striking bicolour combinations with star-shaped or contrasting centres. Each bloom forms a plush, cushion-like flower head with fine petal detail, held neatly above compact, well-branched mounds of grey-green foliage. Plants remain naturally tidy and uniform, creating polished displays whether planted individually or en masse.
All plants are supplied as large, healthy, well-established 10.5 cm rootballs, professionally grown in peat-free compost at a UK nursery in Yorkshire. Stronger and more reliable than standard plugs, they establish quickly after planting and deliver earlier, heavier flowering. Plants are dispatched in plastic-free, recyclable packaging, providing a more sustainable and garden-ready option from the moment they arrive. Available in sets of 3, 6, or a mixed tray of 15 plants.
Cultural Information
- Common Names: Dianthus, Carnation, Pinks
- Fully Grown Height & Spread: Approx. 20–25 cm tall × 20–30 cm wide
- Growth Habit: Compact, Mounded, Well-Branched
- Perfect for: Pots, Containers, Borders, Bedding & Edging
- Flower Colour: Pink, Rose, Red, Cherry, White & Bicolour Combinations
- Flower Form: Fully Double, Ruffled Carnation-Style Blooms
- Flowering Time: Early Spring to Late Summer
- Foliage: Narrow, Grey-Green, Neat & Tidy
- Fragrance: Light, Spicy, Clove-Like Scent
- Planting Position: Full Sun
- Soil Preference: Fertile, Well-Drained Soil
- Maintenance Level: Low (Deadhead for Best Performance)