Ideal Select Red Dianthus is a compact mat-forming perennial with tidy deep green foliage and sturdy hairy stems that do not flop. The densely packed saturated red flowers have a spicy fragrance and bloom from early spring and can continue to bloom into fall if deadheaded. Blooms best in full sun and slightly alkaline, moist, and well-drained soil.
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Height: |
0.5' - 1’ |
Spread: |
0.5’ - 1’ |
Spacing: |
0.5’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
6 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Deadhead to extend bloom. Crown rot may occur in poorly-drained soils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Phlox, Speedwell, Coneflower
IMAGE: Ball Seed, Ideal Select™ Red Dianthus
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.