Botanical Name: Dianthus chinensis ‘Super Trouper™ Silver Pink’

Common Name: Dianthus, Pinks

Hardiness Zone: Perennial in USDA Zones 5–9; Often Grown as a Cool-Season Annual

Size: 8–12" Tall × 10–14" Spread

Growth Habit: Compact, Mounded, Well-Branched Habit

Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Soil: Well-Drained Soil; Tolerates Average Garden Soils

Water Needs: Moderate; Regular Water During Establishment

Bloom Season: Early Spring through Late Spring; Reblooms in Fall

Fertilizer: Light Feeding During Active Growth

Features: Soft Silver-Pink Blooms, Heavy Uniform Flower Coverage, Excellent Cold Tolerance, Early Blooming

Uses: Containers, Borders, Edging, Mass Plantings, Cool-Season Color

Patent: ✔ Patented

Propagation: ❌ Propagation Prohibited Without License

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More About Dianthus ‘Super Trouper™ Silver Pink’

‘Super Trouper™ Silver Pink’ is one of those varieties that reminds me why I keep coming back to Dianthus year after year. The first time we grew it, I was drawn in not just by the soft pink blooms, but by the cool, silvery cast to the foliage that gives the entire plant a refined, almost frosted look. It feels elegant rather than loud. The flowers are a clear, luminous pink with a subtle sheen that catches the light in early Spring, especially in the softer morning hours. Instead of screaming for attention, it draws you in slowly. The blooms sit just above the foliage in dense clusters, creating a smooth layer of color that looks carefully arranged even when it is simply growing naturally.

What sets ‘Silver Pink’ apart for me is its versatility in design. The silvery foliage makes it incredibly easy to pair with other cool season plants without clashing. I love it next to deep purples, blues, and even soft whites because the tones blend rather than compete. It performs beautifully in early Spring when temperatures are cool and steady, and in many seasons we see a reliable return of blooms in Fall once the heat breaks. The mounded habit stays compact and symmetrical, which makes it perfect for tighter containers and front of bed placements. It gives you softness, structure, and seasonal color all in one plant.

Why We Like It (Our Trials)

In our trials here in the Upstate, ‘Super Trouper™ Silver Pink’ quickly became one of my personal favorites for more refined displays. One Spring, we created two large entry planters using it as the primary filler around taller accent plants. I remember stepping back after planting and noticing how the silvery foliage tied everything together, almost like a neutral base layer. As the weeks went on, it continued blooming evenly across the plant without thinning in the center. Even after several heavy rains, the flowers held up remarkably well and did not collapse into the foliage. That kind of resilience makes a big difference in high visibility areas.

It also handled late season cold snaps without losing its clean appearance. While some varieties can look stressed after sudden temperature drops, this one stayed composed and steady. The uniformity across a full bench of plants was impressive, which is something we pay close attention to before recommending a series. Customers often comment on how polished it looks, even before it fully settles into the garden. I appreciate that it brings a softer mood compared to brighter colors in the series. When I want something graceful but still dependable, this is the one I reach for.

Super Trouper™ Silver Pink vs. Other Dianthus

Within the Super Trouper™ Series, Silver Pink is the most refined and versatile color option. Its soft, silvery blush tones contrast beautifully with the intensity of Super Trouper™ Orange and appear calmer and more elegant than the brightness of Super Trouper™ Yellow. While Orange demands attention, Silver Pink blends effortlessly into both pastel-heavy plantings and neutral palettes, making it the most adaptable of the three.

Compared to the American Pie® Series, Silver Pink has a cleaner, more uniform look, whereas American Pie varieties emphasize bold petal texture and novelty color patterns. Against Amazon™ Lavender Magic, Silver Pink offers better mass coverage and a denser habit, though with smaller individual blooms. Gardeners often gravitate toward Super Trouper™ Silver Pink when designing polished borders or containers that need softness without sacrificing performance.