Rockin'™ Red Sweet William

Brilliant red clusters, spicy fragrance, cottage garden favorite

Botanical Name- Dianthus x barbatus Rockin' Red

Pronunciation- dy-AN-thus eks bar-BAY-tus

Foliage- Deciduous

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Mature Height-

Sun Exposure- Full Sun

Soil Preferences- Average to moist, well-drained

Current Size- #1

Bloom Color- Red

Bloom Time- Late spring - early summer

Companion Plants- Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink' (airy pink accent)

Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, hoverflies

Plant Habit- Perennial

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP50A

Yearly Care Instructions- Remove spent blooms to encourage rebloom; prefer well-drained soil and moderate watering.

Trimming Instructions- Deadhead during blooming. Trim back old foliage in fall.

Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) sparingly in spring; low feeding need. Avoid waterlogging in clay, as Dianthus requires good drainage.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone

Possible Issues- Rust, crown rot