SCIENTIFIC NAME: Dianthus Everbloom ‘Red Delicious’
COMMON NAME: Everbloom ‘Red Delicious’ Dianthus
GARDEN SIZE: 6 - 8 inches tall x 18 - 24 inches wide
GROWTH RATE: Moderate
USDA ZONE: 4-9
EXPOSURE: Full Sun, Part Sun
WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil and has low to average water requirements.
HABIT (FORM): Compact, mound-forming
FOLIAGE: Semi-evergreen; Green
FLOWERS: Bright Red blooms
PLANT ORIGIN: Hybrid. Europe and Asia, with a few species in Africa, and one species (D. repens) in arctic North America (not here).
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Feeds local bees and lepidoptera (moths and butterflies)
FERTILIZING: Give a root stimulant or 4-3-3 fertilizer during initial planting, then feed lightly in late winter or early spring with compost or an organic fertilizer.
PRUNING: Deadhead to encourage additional blooming. Prune off brown material as needed for aesthetics.
TOXICITY FLAGS: Could be mildly toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Research further if concerned.
USES: Borders, Groundcover, Cottage Gardens, Containers.