DIANTHUS ODESSA® - AMY

Dianthus Odessa® "Amy" is a perennial plant prized for its generous flowering and vibrant colors. Its double flowers, a brilliant bright pink edged with white, bring a fresh and joyful touch to your flowerbeds, borders, or planters. This compact and floriferous variety is ideal for beautifying your outdoor spaces from spring to summer with an explosion of colors.

Key Features

• Type: Perennial plant
• Height: 25 to 30 cm
• Width: 30 to 35 cm
• Flowering: Spring to summer (May to September)
• Flower color: Bright pink edged with white
• Foliage: Light green, fine, and aromatic
• Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Hardiness: Very hardy (up to -20 °C)
• Care:
  • Soil: Rich, well-drained
  • Watering: Regular, moderate
  • Pruning: Remove faded flowers to prolong flowering
• Propagation: Cuttings or division of clumps

Why you'll love it

• Abundant and colorful flowering that brightens your spaces all season long
• Compact and easy-to-grow plant, ideal for small areas
• Light and pleasant fragrance that enriches the garden experience
• Perfect in flowerbeds, borders, and pots for precise touches of color
• A dazzling Dianthus, bringing freshness and vitality to your garden

Cultivation and care tips

To fully enjoy its flowering, plant it in full sun to partial shade with rich, well-drained soil. Maintain regular but moderate watering and be careful not to let the soil dry out between waterings. To prolong the flowering period, regularly remove faded flowers. If you wish to propagate the variety, favor cuttings or division of clumps over transplanting.

Usage ideas and landscaping scenarios

• Clean borders and colorful flowerbeds with an eye-catching pink and white edge
• Planters and pots for a quick addition of summer color on balconies and terraces
• Association with other Dianthus and light-foliaged perennials for a contrasting effect