Learn all about the specialty Dianthus Sparkz® Series!

The Dianthus Sparkz® Series is a captivating line of specialty Carnation varieties. Each range within this series is designed to bring unique textures, shapes and colours to floral arrangements. With a diverse range of types—Green, Breanthus®, Raffine, Raffine Petit, Solomio®, and Star—the Sparkz® Series provides endless options for creating fresh, distinctive designs. This series stands out in the market, offering both aesthetic appeal and practical benefits for growers and florists. Here’s why the Dianthus Sparkz® Series should be a go-to choice for your business.

Sparkz® varieties stand out as specialties with a distinct appearance. While Carnations and Spray Carnations are Dianthus caryophyllus, the hybrids of Sparkz® offer unparalleled versatility with a wide and innovative product range.

Sparkz® Green offers a bold appearance with unique green globes with soft, deeply cut petals on sturdy stems. This collection has an exceptional vase life, with each variety showcasing its own characteristics. Green Trick® stands out with its perfect ball-shaped blooms, while Green Wicky® offers an excellent crop with slightly flatter flower heads. Green Magma develops a mysterious red/copper blush when night temperatures. And just when you thought Sparkz® Green couldn’t get any more exciting, something new is budding on the horizon… Stay tuned!

• Grower benefits: good tolerance to varying climate conditions – ideal for growers seeking for more resilient plants – great vase life adding value for both wholesalers and retailers.
• Florist benefits: unique and modern look in bouquets – great texture – brings a touch of nature to bouquets.

Dianthus Sparkz® Green Wicky

The Sparkz® Breanthus® collection presents colourful, compact clusters of mini flowers. These create a lush, globe-shaped appearance, coming in a wide range of impressive (bi)colours. Breanthus® is known for its uniformity, rich flowering and resilience. Unlike traditional Sweet Williams grown from seed, the HilverdaFlorist Breanthus® varieties are propagated from cuttings, making them more consistent and reliable with year-round availability.

• Grower benefits: high productivity – sturdy stems – ideal for growers seeking for more resilient plants – low maintenance choice with high aesthetic value.
• Florist benefits: highly versatile flowers that suit any type of occasion – sturdy stems and blooms that hold up well in challenging conditions like event work.

New variety for ’25 – ’26: Dianthus Sparkz® Breanthus® Dauphin

The Raffine and Raffine Petit types in the Sparkz® Series feature elegant, small and extra small spray-type blooms that add delicacy to arrangements. Their ruffled petals come in pastel and soft tones, making them ideal for floral compositions that require subtlety and refinement. These highly productive varieties offer 3 flushes per year, known for their abundant flowers, uniformity and durability.

• Grower benefits: high productivity – fully packed stems – ideal for growers seeking for more resilient plants – low maintenance choice with high impact.
• Florist benefits: delicate and subtle yet impressive and unique flower option – great for smaller and more detailed arrangements – blends great with other colours – suiting a lot of design styles.

Dianthus Sparkz® Raffine Saba & Raffine Petit Faye

Solomio® displays richly coloured blooms with a more traditional Dianthus appearance but a contemporary twist in petal shape and size. This collection features rounded petals forming a nearly flat surface making them unique and eye-catching. This range contains soft to vivid (bi)colours. A true favourite to work with among florists!

• Grower benefits: steady production – reliable crop – beloved within the market – sturdy plants, easy to grow.
• Florist benefits: fun to work with – impactful in designs – modern looking flower – great for adding a touch of romance and tenderness.

Dianthus Sparkz® Solomio® Imre

The Sparkz® Star variety is all about visual flair. With striking star-shaped blooms, it adds drama and interest to any arrangement. Its spiky yet graceful structure lends a modern, avant-garde aesthetic to floral designs.

• Grower benefits: uniform growth – will attract attention within the market.
• Florist benefits: will be a true show-stopper – push the boundaries of traditional designs – create memorable pieces.
• long vase life.

Dianthus Sparkz® Star Cherry Tessino

HilverdaFlorist’s Dianthus Sparkz® Series is designed to support both growers and florists in creating products that are attractive, long-lasting, and easy to work with. With the Dianthus Sparkz® Series, HilverdaFlorist offers a fresh take on a beloved flower, perfect for modern needs in both commercial production and creative floral design. From the versatile Sparkz® Green to the dramatic Sparkz® Star, this collection invites florists and growers to explore new possibilities and redefine what Dianthus can bring to their work.

We’re here to help you highlight this extraordinary collection and captivate your audience. For inspiration and support, contact us at marketing@hilverdaflorist.com, and follow us on Instagram @sparkzdianthus for more ideas and updates!