Telstar Burgundy Pinks

Telstar Burgundy is the burgundy color form of the F1 Telstar dianthus series, with well-branched plants and abundant flowers for seasonal bedding. The series is an interspecific Dianthus chinensis × barbatus hybrid; Takii lists Burgundy among its colors and places plants near 8–10 inches tall. [Takii Seed](https://www.takiiseed.com/flower/f1-telstar/) [Vis Seed](https://visseed.com/products/dianthus-telstar-burgundy) ## Garden Placement Set Telstar in full sun or light shade in borders, rock gardens, and containers. Its compact flowering habit works at the front of a bed or in small seasonal displays. Deep burgundy flowers provide a rich accent beside silver-gray foliage or softer pink and white blooms. ## Growing Conditions Hybrid pinks can be grown as annuals or biennials. They flower in spring and again as temperatures cool in fall, in average, well-drained soil and full sun to part sun. Keep the soil from staying waterlogged, since wet conditions can contribute to root and crown problems. [NC State Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/dianthus-chinensis-x-barbatus/) ## Maintenance Deadhead faded flowers to prolong the display. Water during extended dry spells, but let the soil drain between watering. Plants may be used as a cool-season accent where summer heat limits sustained bloom.