Do Dianthus Flower Again. That means that they regrow spring after spring. Many non-hybrid dianthus varieties will bloom all summer if deadheaded regularly.
Many non-hybrid dianthus varieties will bloom all summer if deadheaded regularly. This is done by cutting the faded flowers down. Their low maintenance needs are perfectly suited for both beginning and weathered gardeners.
The attractive First Love is a repeat flowering plant.
After every bloom to deadhead wait till the petals of dianthus start to fade. Pinch off the seed pods save them if you want to for planting later and leave the plants alone and pretty soon they will begin to flower again. Dig around a clump of dianthus about six inches deep. Some varieties such as florist carnations have fully.