Diabunda® Red Picotee Dianthus

Diabunda® Red Picotee is the red-and-white bicolor selection in Syngenta’s F1 Diabunda® Sweet William series. The breeder lists a compact mounding, upright plant about 8–10 inches tall and wide, flowering from mid-spring into fall. ## Garden Use Use this annual in a small border, grouped bedding, or patio containers where its contrasting flower edge can be appreciated. The Diabunda series is described as uniform and quick to flower compared with traditional Dianthus barbatus. The exact color selection and product code appear on the [Syngenta Red Picotee listing](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/product/flower/70019218). ## Growing Conditions Choose a sunny position with well-drained soil. The [Royal Horticultural Society’s profile for Dianthus barbatus](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/105495/dianthus-barbatus/details) recommends full sun and neutral to slightly acidic soil. In hot climates, protect it from the harshest afternoon heat, and avoid saturated soil. ## Maintenance Remove faded flower heads as needed to maintain a neat display. Water container plants when the mix begins to dry, then allow drainage. Syngenta’s [Dianthus culture guide](https://www.syngentaflowers.com/ams/sites/g/files/kgtney2381/files/file_field/import/field_media_link/sites/g/files/zhg721/f/dianthus_1.pdf) has crop-specific container moisture guidance.