Early Bird Chili™ Dianthus

Early Bird™ Chili ('WP10 SAB06') is a compact perennial dianthus with double, fragrant flowers in coral to orange-pink shades. The plant patent confirms the cultivar identity and patent number PP 24,363; Green Leaf Plants lists Chili among the early-flowering Early Bird series. [USPP24363P3](https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP24363P3/en) · [Green Leaf Plants](https://wt.ballhort.com/DisplayProductInformation/17033/Dianthus_EarlyBirdSeries.pdf) ## Garden Use The mounding plant suits a sunny border, rock garden, edging, or container, and the flowers can be cut for small arrangements. In garden listings it reaches roughly 6–8 inches tall and spreads about 8–12 inches; the patent's smaller measurements were taken from nine-month-old plants in 1.5-liter containers. Spring flowers can rebloom through summer and fall when spent blooms are removed. [Wilson Bros Gardens](https://www.wilsonbrosgardens.com/dianthus-early-birds-chili-carnation-1g.html) · [Grown by Overdevest](https://grownbyoverdevest.com/plant/early-bird-chili-pinks/) ## Growing Conditions Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. The patent specifies moderately fertile soil and reports survival to −15°C, while nursery listings place the cultivar in USDA Zones 5–9. Water regularly while it establishes, then avoid keeping the root zone wet; the series guide recommends growing plants on the drier side. [USPP24363P3](https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP24363P3/en) · [Wilson Bros Gardens](https://www.wilsonbrosgardens.com/dianthus-early-birds-chili-carnation-1g.html) · [Green Leaf Plants](https://wt.ballhort.com/DisplayProductInformation/17033/Dianthus_EarlyBirdSeries.pdf) ## Maintenance Remove spent flowers to encourage another flush and keep the mound neat. [Green Leaf Plants](https://wt.ballhort.com/DisplayProductInformation/17033/Dianthus_EarlyBirdSeries.pdf)