Dianthus Super Parfait Raspberry F1 Seed
Best choice for gardeners seeking compact, vibrant blooms in flower beds.
Enhance your garden with Dianthus Super Parfait Raspberry F1 seeds, producing vibrant annual Dianthus known for their striking crimson blossoms with a dark eye. These seeds yield large, 2 to 2-1/2 inch flowers on compact plants, offering early and consistent garden performance. Ideal for adding a splash of color to beds or as beautiful cut flowers, this F1 hybrid variety ensures vigor and uniformity. Each pack contains 250 untreated seeds, ready to bring season-long beauty to your space.
$17.22
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
270
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#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
+62%
Above average
Soil Temperature
6570
/ -°F
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking consistent, professional-looking landscape results
- Impatient growers wanting early spring color in their beds
- Container gardeners needing tidy, space-saving floral displays
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious hobbyists preferring lower-cost open-pollinated varieties
- Seed-saving enthusiasts who prefer self-sustaining garden cycles
- Gardeners with heavy, poorly draining soil conditions
Performance breakdown
Germination Reliability
F1 hybrid genetics ensure consistent, rapid sprouting within a week.
Bloom Impact
Large, vibrant blossoms provide high-contrast color for garden borders.
Growth Uniformity
Hybrid vigor guarantees a tidy, predictable look across all plants.
Space Efficiency
Compact habit makes these perfect for tight beds or containers.
Ease of Cultivation
Simple light-dependent germination makes starting these seeds straightforward for beginners.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and striking colors translate beautifully to indoor arrangements.
Key Specs
Soil Temperature
65-70°F
Germination Lighting
Don't Cover Seed
Germination Days
4-7 Days
Grow on Temperature Day
60-65°F
Grow on Temperature Night
65-70°F
Plant Spread
8-10"
Plant Height
6-8"
Plant Type
Annual
Features
- Produces large 2 to 2-1/2" blossoms
- Striking crimson color with dark eye
- Compact growth habit
- Ideal for garden beds and cutting
- Early and excellent garden performance
- F1 Hybrid vigor and uniformity
- Untreated seed format
- Annual life cycle
What customers say
Customers express high satisfaction with the Dianthus Super Parfait Raspberry F1 Seed, focusing primarily on exceptional quality and reliable performance. Reviewers consistently report outstanding germination success, setting a strong foundation for growth. The most celebrated feature is the vibrant, true-to-label 'Raspberry' color, which delivers stunning visual impact. Gardeners value the uniformity of the plants, noting predictable height and bloom timing crucial for consistent displays. The resulting plants show robust resilience and maintain continuous blooming across the season. Despite the premium cost, customers find the superior vigor and show stopping results offer excellent value, confirming this variety as a top choice for predictable, high-quality color.
Know before you buy
No, do not cover the seeds. Dianthus Super Parfait Raspberry seeds require light to germinate, so they should be pressed firmly into the surface of the soil.
You can expect germination to occur within 4 to 7 days, provided the soil temperature is maintained between 65-70°F.
Yes, their compact growth habit makes them excellent for containers, borders, or small garden beds. They typically reach a height of 6 to 8 inches and spread about 8 to 10 inches.
Yes, for the best performance and most vibrant crimson blossoms, these plants should be placed in a location that receives full sun.
F1 hybrid seeds are bred for specific traits, such as increased vigor, uniformity in growth, and consistent flower size. This ensures that your plants will look similar and perform reliably throughout the season.
Absolutely. The large 2 to 2-1/2 inch blossoms are ideal for cutting and make a striking addition to small floral arrangements.
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