This new interspecific species Dianthus ‘Rockin Red’ creates an exciting display and provides a bright pop of colour over the summer months, with its alluring dep red blooms which are formed in rounded clusters. With this luxurious-looking Sweet William you also get to enjoy a wonderful spicy fragrance which perfumes the air. Plant this resilient and reliable hardy perennial in pots and borders and you can look forward to a rewarding display every year! Use the clove like tasting petals for adding to cakes, either for flavour or decorating, suitable for soups, salads and sauces too. Pot up Sweet William plug plants and grow them on in frost free conditions for transplanting into borders and containers later on. When all risk of frost has passed, and plugs are fully rooted into their pots, acclimatise them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days. Plant Sweet Williams in beds and borders in fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Feed and water Sweet William plants regularly until they are fully established. Deadhead faded Sweet William flowers to encourage more blooms to be produced throughout the summer. Feed and water regularly until dianthus plants are fully established. Deadhead faded dianthus flowers frequently to encourage more blooms to be produced. Position: Full Sun. Height: Up to 50cm when fully established. Spread: Up to 30cm when fully established. Supplied as 24 x Dianthus ‘Rockin Red’ plug plants. Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).