Coronet™ White Purple Eye Dianthus

Coronet™ White Purple Eye is a compact Chinese pink selected for strongly contrasting white petals and a purple eye. It flowers from early spring through summer into autumn and brings a crisp cool-season accent to borders and patio planters. ## Appearance and placement PanAmerican Seed describes this selection as mounded and upright, with 2–3-inch blooms on plants about 8–10 inches tall and wide. The compact habit fits the front of a mixed border, a seasonal bed, or a patio container; its best display comes in cool weather. The breeder lists USDA Zones 5a–5b and sun exposure for this selection. [PanAmerican Seed: Coronet White Purple Eye](https://www.panamseed.com/Products/022509158005949/dianthus-coronet-white-purple-eye/) ## Culture Chinese pinks grow best in average, well-drained soil with dry to medium moisture. Give plants full sun, with afternoon shade in hot climates, and avoid soil that stays wet. These general species conditions complement the breeder’s guidance that Coronet performs especially well in cool weather. [NC State Extension: Dianthus chinensis](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/dianthus-chinensis/) ## Maintenance Remove faded flowers after a heavy flush and trim lightly to encourage additional flowering. Keep the planting open enough for good drainage; crown rot and rust are more likely when soil remains poorly drained.