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Plant it in rich, well-draining soil, and dianthus won't require a lot of fuss once it's established.—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026 There are several types of dianthus, including the colorful native known as sweet William.—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 2 Feb. 2026 This year's gold medalists include an innovative little squash and a big-blooming dianthus.—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026 Mix them with other cool-season annuals like petunias, dianthus, snapdragons and dusty miller.—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for dianthus
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New Latin, genus name, from Greek dios heavenly + anthos flower — more at deity, anthology