Sweet™ Magenta Bicolor Dianthus

Sweet™ Magenta Bicolor is a Dianthus barbatus Sweet F1 selection with upright stems and fragrant, rounded flower heads. The flowers have a broad magenta halo over a rosy-pink ground, making this selection useful in cool-season borders and cut-flower arrangements. ## Garden Use The [Chicago Botanic Garden profile](https://www.chicagobotanic.org/plant-information/plant-finder/dianthus-barbatus-pas1087306-dianthus) identifies the exact PAS1087306 selection and describes its spring and fall display, clove fragrance, and strong stems. It reports that full sun suits a single cool-season display, while partial shade can help when growing for two flowering periods. The [PanAmerican Seed product page](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/022502007010929/dianthus-sweet-magenta-bicolor/) confirms the Sweet™ Magenta Bicolor identity and series. ## Site and Care Plan for an upright plant about 18–36 inches tall and 10–12 inches wide. Provide well-drained soil that stays evenly moist during active growth; in warm weather, a cooler partially shaded position can extend the display. ## Maintenance Remove spent flower stems to keep the planting tidy, and stake stems if wind causes them to lean. Local flowering time varies with climate.