Floral magic in pink and white gradient, Dianthus Rockina Pink Magic reveals petals that unfurl from soft white to tender to vibrant pink hues, creating an evolving and enchanting palette over time. With a compact and elegant habit, this variety becomes a star of borders, pots, and summer compositions. Easy to grow, fragrant, and very floriferous, the Rockina™ series ensures continuous blooming from spring until autumn with minimal maintenance.

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (often grown as an annual or biennial)
• Botanical name: Dianthus hybrida 'Rockina™ Pink Magic'
• Common name: Perennial Carnation
• Flowering: May to October
• Flowers: Bicolored, white to pink (natural gradient effect), fragrant
• Height: 25 to 35 cm
• Width: 25 to 30 cm
• Habit: Compact, rounded, and very floriferous
• Foliage: Bluish-green, linear, evergreen in mild climates
• Growing conditions: Exposure: Full sun | Soil: Light, well-draining, neutral to slightly calcareous
• Hardiness: Moderate (down to -5/-7°C) – protect or grow as an annual depending on the region
• Resistance: Good heat tolerance, not very susceptible to diseases
• Maintenance: Moderate watering (avoid standing water) — Remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming — Light pruning after each flush of blooms — Fertilize every 10 to 15 days with a flowering fertilizer during the active season

Recommended Uses

• Bright beds and romantic borders
• Cultivation in pots, containers, and window boxes
• Pastel compositions and cottage gardens
• Attracts pollinating insects (bees, butterflies)

Why choose Rockina Pink Magic

This small perennial offers a strong visual effect thanks to its unique floral evolution, transitioning from white to pink to create a lively and delicate ambiance throughout the beautiful season. Easy to maintain, generous, and fragrant, it brings lasting color and charm to terraces, borders, and country settings, while remaining suitable for various configurations, from flowerbeds to hanging baskets.

Practical Tips

To fully enjoy its continuous blooming, water regularly without letting water stagnate, prune lightly after each flush of flowers, and fertilize every 2 to 3 weeks during the active period with a suitable flowering fertilizer. In colder climates, provide winter protection or grow it as an annual depending on your region.

Dianthus Rockina Pink Magic is a reliable and charming solution to bring color, fragrance, and vitality to your outdoor spaces throughout the summer season.