Compact Perennial with Vivid Red Blooms and Fragrant Flowers
Dianthus Rockin' Red features vivid red slightly fragrant flower clusters on knee-high plants that create a colorful display from late spring through summer. This compact cold-hardy perennial offers exceptional fragrance, pollinator attraction, and multi-year durability, making it perfect for sunny borders, rock gardens, and cut flower arrangements.
Key Features
Vivid Red Blooms: Bright red flower clusters attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Slightly Fragrant: Sweetly scented flowers add sensory appeal to the garden
Excellent for Cutting: Lovely cut flower for summer bouquets
Cold Hardy: Overwinters for multi-year, durable performance
Pollinator Magnet: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Compact Growth: Perfect for rock gardens and garden edges
Growing Specifications
Light: Full sun
Mature Size: 18-24" tall x 12-18" wide
Hardiness: Zones 3-9
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Bloom Time: Late spring through summer
Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. Trim back lightly after first flush of blooms.
Care & Growing Conditions
Plant in full sun in well-drained, slightly alkaline soil. Water moderately, allowing soil to dry between waterings. Fertilize lightly in early spring with a balanced perennial fertilizer. Excellent drainage is essential.
Pricing & Availability
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