Dash™ Magician Dianthus

Dash™ Magician is a PanAmerican Seed selection of Dianthus barbatus, sold under the exact selection code PAS889167. Its fragrant flower clusters open white and mature through shades of rose, on an upright plant sized for a compact garden display or container. ## Flower and form The Dash series is listed at about 15–20 inches tall and 12–14 inches wide, with a well-branched habit. The breeder notes that this Sweet William type can flower without vernalization; the RHS profile for this exact selection says it can flower for more than one season. [PanAmerican Seed Dash Magician](https://www.panamseed.com/products/022506561007715/dianthus-dash-magician/) · [RHS Dash Magician profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/514292/dianthus-pas889167/details) · [Dash series catalog](https://catalog.panamseed.com/view/445948364/47/) ## Growing Give it full sun and well-drained soil. Dianthus barbatus grows in loam and tolerates slightly alkaline conditions; in hot summer climates, partial shade can help. Keep the crown from sitting in wet soil, since this species is susceptible to crown rot. ## Maintenance Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Established clumps can be divided in early autumn, and the RHS cautions that seed from cultivars may not reproduce the same characteristics. Use vegetative propagation when preserving a named selection matters.