A striking dianthus that brings rich purple colour and classic cottage-garden charm to the landscape. Dianthus ‘Dart Purple’ produces masses of beautifully formed blooms on strong, upright stems, making it equally at home in sunny borders, containers, rockeries, and cutting gardens. Its deep purple flowers create an elegant display and pair beautifully with soft pinks, whites, blues, and silvery foliage. A rewarding choice for the Cape Garden Route, it thrives in sunny, well-drained conditions and adds a sophisticated splash of colour to the garden.
Ideal for borders, containers and rockeries.
Plant in full sun and well-drained soil enriched with compost. Water regularly while establishing, then reduce once established. Feed lightly during active growth and remove spent flowers to encourage further blooms.
Many dianthus varieties are remarkably versatile, thriving in sunny borders, rockeries, containers, and other well-drained garden spaces where their colourful blooms can be enjoyed up close.
| Botanical Name | Dianthus |
| Growth Expectancy | 50cm H x 35cm W |
| Position | Sun |
| Water Smart | No |
| Indigenous | No |
