Dianthus Sunflor® 'Bling Bling'

Overview and Features

Dianthus Sunflor® 'Bling Bling' is a compact, evergreen perennial from the Sunflor® series, known for its long flowering season, bold colour contrast, and tidy mounded habit. ‘Bling Bling’ lives up to its name with its striking white-edged magenta blooms, appearing in abundance over a lush bed of blue-green foliage. This variety is ideal for containers, rockeries, front-of-border planting, and cut flower use.

• Botanical name: Dianthus Sunflor® 'Bling Bling'

• Common name: Pinks / Garden Pinks

• Family: Caryophyllaceae

• Plant type: Evergreen perennial

• Height and Spread: Approx. 20–25 cm tall × 20–30 cm wide

• Flowering Period: Late spring to early autumn (May–October)

• Foliage: Slender, blue-grey leaves that remain tidy year-round

• Scent: Mildly to moderately fragrant blooms

• Uses: Pots, borders, alpine gardens, cutting, pollinator-friendly planting

Ideal Growing Conditions

Light and Position

• Requires full sun for best flower production

• Performs well in open, airy positions with good light circulation

• Not suited to full shade or overly damp areas

Soil Requirements

• Prefers well-drained, alkaline to neutral soil

• Tolerates light sandy, loamy, or stony soils

• Avoid heavy clay or poorly drained conditions, which may lead to root rot

Container Growing

• Exceptionally well-suited to pots, troughs, and raised beds

• Use a gritty compost mix with added sand or perlite

• Ensure excellent drainage—pots must have holes and avoid waterlogging

Watering, Feeding, and Maintenance

Watering

• Water regularly in dry spells, particularly for container-grown plants

• Allow surface to dry slightly between waterings

• Avoid overhead watering to reduce fungal risk and petal spotting

Feeding

• Apply a balanced liquid feed every 3–4 weeks during the growing season

• Alternatively, use a slow-release fertiliser in spring at planting time

Pruning and Deadheading

• Deadhead faded flowers regularly to promote continuous blooming

• After main flowering flush, lightly trim back spent stems to maintain compact growth

• In early spring, remove any dead or leggy growth to refresh the plant

Seasonal Care and Overwintering

• Fully hardy in most of the UK and Ireland, tolerating temperatures to approx. -10°C

• In cold or wet winters, provide grit mulch around the crown to aid drainage

• For container plants, consider placing pots in a sheltered, covered spot during prolonged wet periods

• Can be overwintered in a cold frame or unheated greenhouse for earlier flowering the following spring

Design Uses and Companions

Dianthus 'Bling Bling' brings compact colour and a crisp appearance to small spaces. It works well in:

• Patio pots and window boxes

• Gravel gardens and alpine troughs

• Front-of-border plantings in mixed herbaceous beds

• Cut flower arrangements (long vase life)

Companion Plants

• Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender)

• Armeria maritima (Thrift)

• Erysimum 'Bowles Mauve'

• Campanula, Salvia greggii, and Sedum

• Thymus or Festuca glauca for texture contrast

Key Features and Selling Points

• Striking bicolour flowers: magenta with white edges

• Compact, uniform habit—great for retail displays

• Prolonged flowering period from spring to autumn

• Low maintenance and drought tolerant once established

• Attracts bees and butterflies

• Ideal gift or impulse-buy plant for sunny patios

• Size
  P9

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

* Only mainland Ireland addresses qualify for free delivery.
 

Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

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