I have a number of dianthus in full bloom right now and they look so pretty. I usually just let them go to seed, but I'm wondering if I cut the plants back after bloom if they'll re-bloom? I know of other perennials that will do this. Would love those beautiful blooms to last longer through the season.

Thanks,
Joy

Yes they do . I always cut them back and get another full bloom later in the season.

same here...I get a second bloom later in the summer.

Thanks so much. That's what I'll do then.

Thanks for sharing your pictures, we should all have more of those!! They are stunning, especially the white ones. Do you know what they are called? How tall does this variety get?

oh, I can smell those clove pinks from here! yum!
Those are some beautiful clumps.

I would think they would rebloom for you with your long season. Some dianthus will rebloom and some won't after being cut back according to my dianthus book. But I don't know for sure which ones.

I think dianthus will be my next collection. Those are beautiful, Joy!

Only one of my clumps came back this year. Does too much water have an adverse effect on them?