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Dianthus (Pinks) Rockin Red 12 Plug Plants
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Dianthus (Pinks) Rockin Red 12 Plug Plants
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With fragrant pillar box red flowers, these stunning flowers will create an impact in beds and borders throughout the summer months. With a sweet, spicy fragrance, these are perfect for all gardens, putting on a durable performance each year. 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. Product Specifications: Hardy Perennial. Position: Full sun. Height: 50cm (20in). Spread: 30cm (12in). Supplied as Dianthus (pinks) Rocking Red 12 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).
- in Sunny areas
- Plant between Spring
- Flowering period - Summer
Features and benefits
Dianthus barbatus 'Rockin' Red' is a captivating hardy perennial that promises to invigorate your garden with its vibrant, pillar-box red flowers. This new interspecific hybrid is an amazing addition to summer beds and borders, offering a dazzling display and filling the air with a sweet, spicy fragrance from June to August. With its robust and enduring nature, 'Rockin' Red' ensures a consistent and lively performance year after year. Standing at a height of 50cm and spreading up to 30cm, it's an ideal choice for cottage gardens, scented gardens, wildlife gardens, and cut flower gardens. Embrace the beauty of red with this striking Sweet William variety!
- A new interspecifc reliable variety which is great for making a stunning impact in beds and borders in the garden.
- The pillar box red flowers against stunning green foliage will look fantastic from June through to August
- These flowers will fill the air with their sweet, spicy fragrance
- This hardy perennial can be counted on to perform year after year
- Supplied as plug plants, for best performance pot on arrival and grow until established
- Perfect for cottage gardens, scented gardens, wildlife gardens, and cut flower gardens.
- Thrives in full sun, making it easy to care for and cultivate in a variety of garden settings
- Supplied as plug plants
Specifications
| Variety | Dianthus |
|---|---|
| Latin name | Dianthus |
| Flower colour | Red |
| Attracts pollinators | Attracts pollinators |
| Scented | Scented |
| Flowering period | Summer |
| Planting period | Spring |
| Life span | Perennial |
| Plant position | Sunny areas |
| Eventual growth height range | 0.1-0.5m |
| Eventual growth spread range | 0.1-0.5m |
| Planting distance | 200mm |
| Soil type | Any type of soil |
| Soil moisture | Moist & well drained |
| Maintenance required | Low |
| Plant hardiness type | Hardy |
| Hardiness | H4 - Hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5°C) |
| Product code | 5057554224937 |