Floral Lace™ Lilac Dianthus

Floral Lace™ Lilac is a compact dianthus selection in Ball Seed’s Floral Lace series, identified as Dianthus chinensis x barbatus. The breeder describes the series as upright, with extra-large flowers edged in lace and performance as an annual or biennial; its exact selection page lists an 8–10 inch height and 8 inch width. ## Garden use The compact form suits the front of a seasonal border, small containers, and high-density spring or autumn displays. Floral Lace™ Lilac keeps the series identity while naming the color selection; the Mixture entry is the mixed selection. Ball Seed notes flowers up to about 1.5 inches across and bright green leaves, which give the low plants visible detail at close viewing distances. ## Siting and season Plant in sun and leave room for an 8–10 inch upright clump. Ball Seed lists early spring, spring, and autumn flowering and gives hardiness zones 6a–8b. It describes the plants as usable as annuals or biennials and lists light water. The numeric catalog height of 0.3 m is consistent with the breeder’s 8–10 inch range when rounded to one decimal meter; the 8 inch width is represented as 0.2 m. [Ball Seed plant information for Floral Lace™ Lilac]() ## Maintenance Ball Seed rates the selection low maintenance and recommends light watering and feeding every two weeks in its grower guidance. In a garden, remove spent flower stems to keep the display orderly and water according to weather and soil drainage; container plants may dry sooner than in-ground plantings. Use the breeder’s current culture guidance when planning production timing.