Dianthus barbatus Rockin' Red #1
Dianthus barbatus Rockin' Red #1
Rockin'™ Red Sweet William
Brilliant red clusters, spicy fragrance, cottage garden favorite
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A biennial red flowered Sweet William. Can be short-lived. Leave late season faded blooms and allow seed to fall to ensure future plants. Attractive to butterflies. Beneficial for pollinators. 18 -24"
Botanical Name- Dianthus x barbatus Rockin' Red
Pronunciation- dy-AN-thus eks bar-BAY-tus
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
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
- Care Rating- Easy
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
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