Floral Lace™ Violet Picotee Dianthus

Floral Lace™ Violet Picotee is an upright, compact dianthus in PanAmerican Seed’s Floral Lace series, with violet-purple with white picotee markings flowers and a long seasonal display. The breeder lists this selection as Dianthus chinensis x barbatus, flowering in early spring, spring and autumn, with 8–10 inches of height and about 8 inches of width. ## Garden Use Use this low, tidy plant in containers, small pots, and seasonal planting displays where its early flowering and compact footprint can be seen at close range. PanAmerican Seed describes the Floral Lace series as early flowering, with large, lacy-edged blooms up to 1.5 inches across, and suitable for spring and autumn programs. The named color form is retained in the plant name and product code; the color details are summarized by the selection references linked below. ## Siting and Seasonal Interest Choose a sunny position. The breeder lists the selection for USDA zones 6a–8b and an upright habit; it is grown as an annual or biennial in gardens. Allow roughly 8–10 inches of vertical room and about 8 inches of spread. Ball Seed lists light water needs for this selection, so avoid keeping the root zone persistently wet. ## Maintenance Ball Seed classifies Floral Lace as low maintenance. Use the breeder’s listed dimensions when spacing containers or seasonal beds, and water lightly in response to conditions rather than on a fixed schedule. See the [PanAmerican Seed product information](https://info.ballseed.com/PlantInfo/?phid=022500563005783) and [Ball Seed plant record](https://info.ballseed.com/PlantInfo/?phid=022500563005783) for the selection-specific growing details. The color description is supported by [selection color evidence](https://mikesgardentop5plants.wordpress.com/2012/11/16/dianthus-iii-pinks/).