Dianthus EARLY BIRD® Sherbet

Dianthus hybrid = ‘Wp08 Nik03’

The Dianthus Whetman® EARLY BIRD® Collection starts flowering at the end of February or the beginning of March, depending on your location, and if you remove the spent blooms, they will continue to rebloom right through to fall. They make excellent subjects for window boxes, baskets, or planters.

Dianthus EARLY BIRD® Sherbet ‘Wp08 Nik03’ features large magenta fully double flowers on a compact plant.

Origin: United Kingdom

Description / Plant Notes:

  • USDA Zone 5, (-20°F or -28°C).
  • Standout early-season fragrant double blooms.
  • Unique compact habit, ideal for early-season planters.
  • Repeat blooming.

Patent Status: PP 21,418

USDA Zone: 5 - 9
Height: 4 to 6-inches
10 to 15-centimeters
Spread: 4 to 6-inches
10 to 15-centimeters
Seasons: Autumn
Flower Colors: Magenta
Foliage Colors: Blue-green
Light Levels: Full-Sun
Growth Habit: Compact mounding
Usage: Containers, Borders, Mass Lanscape Planting, Cut Flowers
Patent Status: PP 21,418
Origin: United Kingdom
Other Varieties
in the Collection:
Dianthus EARLY BIRD® Chili
Dianthus EARLY BIRD® Fizzy
Dianthus EARLY BIRD® Frosty
Dianthus EARLY BIRD® Radiance