Dianthus Sweet Pink Magic is a standout Sweet William variety known for its changing flower color. Blooms open in soft white to pale pink tones, then mature into deeper shades of pink and rose as they age. This color-shifting effect gives the plant a multi-toned appearance, making it look like several shades are blooming at once.
Sweet Pink Magic Selling Tips
Sweet Pink Magic is easy to promote because the flowers naturally change color as they mature, giving customers more visual interest than a standard solid-colored dianthus. It works well for bouquets, florist work, mixed borders, patio containers, and spring retail displays.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
Grow in full sun to partial sun with good air movement and well-drained soil. Keep the soil evenly moist but never soggy, as dianthus can struggle in wet media. Maintain a soil pH around 5.8–6.5 and feed with a balanced fertilizer around 100–150 ppm nitrogen.
Flowering
Blooms begin as a soft pink and darken as they age. Sweet Pink Magic bloom from spring to fall.
Pinching
Pinching is not necessary for Dianthus Sweet Pink Magic. This variety is bred to naturally produce strong, upright stems, and pinching may delay flowering or make the crop less uniform.
Spacing
Maintain a spacing of 4–6 plants per square foot for cut-flower production. Landscape plantings benefit from 10–14 inch centers.
Pests
Scout regularly for aphids, especially on tender new growth and flower buds. Growers should also watch for thrips, spider mites, and fungus gnats in greenhouse production.
Disease
The main disease issues are usually tied to excess moisture and poor airflow. Watch for botrytis, powdery mildew, rust, leaf spots, and root rot.
Planting Sweet Pink Magic Liners
Planting recommendations are one plug per 4-inch pot and three to five plugs per 10-inch container.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Dianthus Sweet Pink Magic Quick Reference Guide
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8-10 Weeks
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9-12 Weeks
Color
Pink
Height
18-36 Inches
Minimum Temp
50
Patented Plant
No
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Dianthus Sweet Pink Magic is a standout Sweet William variety known for its changing flower color. Blooms open in soft white to pale pink tones, then mature into deeper shades of pink and rose as they age. This color-shifting effect gives the plant a multi-toned appearance, making it look like several shades are blooming at once.
Sweet Pink Magic Selling Tips
Sweet Pink Magic is easy to promote because the flowers naturally change color as they mature, giving customers more visual interest than a standard solid-colored dianthus. It works well for bouquets, florist work, mixed borders, patio containers, and spring retail displays.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
Grow in full sun to partial sun with good air movement and well-drained soil. Keep the soil evenly moist but never soggy, as dianthus can struggle in wet media. Maintain a soil pH around 5.8–6.5 and feed with a balanced fertilizer around 100–150 ppm nitrogen.
Flowering
Blooms begin as a soft pink and darken as they age. Sweet Pink Magic bloom from spring to fall.
Pinching
Pinching is not necessary for Dianthus Sweet Pink Magic. This variety is bred to naturally produce strong, upright stems, and pinching may delay flowering or make the crop less uniform.
Spacing
Maintain a spacing of 4–6 plants per square foot for cut-flower production. Landscape plantings benefit from 10–14 inch centers.
Pests
Scout regularly for aphids, especially on tender new growth and flower buds. Growers should also watch for thrips, spider mites, and fungus gnats in greenhouse production.
Disease
The main disease issues are usually tied to excess moisture and poor airflow. Watch for botrytis, powdery mildew, rust, leaf spots, and root rot.
Planting Sweet Pink Magic Liners
Planting recommendations are one plug per 4-inch pot and three to five plugs per 10-inch container.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Dianthus Sweet Pink Magic Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time
8-10 Weeks
10 Inch crop time
9-12 Weeks
Color
Pink
Height
18-36 Inches
Minimum Temp
50
Patented Plant
No
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