Dianthus caryophyllus Enfant de Nice Mixture – Colorful and compact annual for gardens and patios

The Dianthus caryophyllus Enfant de Nice Mixture is a charming annual plant especially prized for its compact size, abundant blooms, and ornamental value. This cultivar is known for its double flowers with rounded petals, sturdy stems, and linear leaves, making it an ideal choice for balconies, windowsills, patios, flowerbeds, and color clusters in gardens.

Although not suitable for professional cut flower cultivation due to its short stems, Enfant de Nice offers a colorful and easy-care solution for decorative garden and balcony plants.

Flowers and growth

The Enfant de Nice Mixture produces abundant double flowers, available in a rich palette of colors, including red, pink, white, and burgundy. The flowers have rounded petals, creating a full, luxurious appearance.

The compact growth makes this cultivar perfect for:

• Balcony boxes and flower boxes,

• Decoration of windows and terraces,

• Borders and color groups in gardens,

• Creating colorful borders in urban or private gardens.

Thanks to the linear leaves and sturdy stems, the plants maintain a neat and attractive structure, even when they flower profusely.

Cultivation and care

Enfant de Nice Mixture is easy to grow and requires little maintenance, making it suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners. For optimal growth, we recommend:

• Full sun or light shade for maximum flower production,

• Well-drained soil, preferably light and humus-rich,

• Regular watering to prevent pots and containers from drying out,

• Removing spent flowers encourages longer blooms and a fresh appearance,

• Ideal for annual planting in spring for flowering in late spring and summer.

This simple care ensures that Enfant de Nice provides long-lasting flowering and an attractive, colorful appearance.

Features of Enfant de Nice Mixture

• Compact annual plant, ideal for balconies, patios and flower beds

• Double flowers with rounded petals in a rich color palette

• Sturdy stems and linear leaves for neat growth

• Perfect for decorative borders, flower boxes and colour groups

• Not suitable for cut flower cultivation, there are better alternatives for commercial cut flowers

• Easy to maintain and suitable for garden enthusiasts of all levels

Applications

The Enfant de Nice Mixture is ideally suited for decorative applications, such as:

• Balconies and terraces: compact plants that bloom beautifully in containers and pots

• Windows and windowsills: colour and scent for urban environments

• Beds and garden groups: ideal for creating colorful borders and color contrasts

• Public gardens and flower borders: low maintenance and long-lasting flowering

While the Enfant de Nice is an attractive alternative for commercial cut flower production, it is primarily its ornamental value and compact growth that make this cultivar unique.

Why choose Dianthus caryophyllus Enfant de Nice Mixture?

• Compact and profuse flowering for decorative applications

• Double flowers with rounded petals for a lush look

• Sturdy stems and linear leaves, ideal for pots and borders

• Rich colour palette, perfect for combining with other garden plants

• Suitable for balconies, terraces, windows, flowerbeds and garden groups

• Easy to grow and maintain, suitable for both private and public gardens