If youre looking to ignite your garden with a color that is as bold as an Arizona sunset, the ‘Orange Sparkler’ Dianthus is a true standout. I love this variety because it brings a rare, vibrant “citrus” punch to the world of Dianthus. The flowers are a stunning shade of warm apricot-orange, featuring delicate fringed edges and a spicy, clove-like fragrance that creates a sensory experience every time you walk by. Its a “sparkler” in every sense of the word, providing a constant twinkle of warm color from late spring through the summer.

For our Prescott gardeners, ‘Orange Sparkler’ is a rugged little workhorse. It forms a dense, low-growing cushion of evergreen, needle-like foliage that stays a beautiful deep green year-round. It is exceptionally drought-tolerant once established and absolutely loves our intense high-elevation sun. Because it stays compact and tidy, its the perfect choice for the front of a sunny border, tucked into a rock garde