Rockin'™
Dianthus x barbatus interspecific 'Rockin'™ Red'
Rockin'™ Red Dianthus
Lacy, slightly scented flowers top full and long-lasting plants. This dynamite red will keep perennial borders rocking for years to come, thanks to its vivid colour, durable performance and count-on-it hardiness.
- Beautiful, vivid red flowers
- Knee-high plants
- Ideal for perennial borders
- Category: Perennial
- Breeder: Kieft Seed, PanAmerican Seed
- Hardiness Zone: 5-8
- Height: 18-24 in
- Spread: 10-12 in
- Spacing: 12-12 in
- Temperature: -20°F
- Bloom Color: Red
- Foliage Color: Dark Green
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Soil Moisture
| • | Average Water |
Attributes
| • | Blooms all Season |
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Container |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Great Foliage |
| • | Low Maintenance |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Additional Information about Dianthus x barbatus interspecific Rockin'™ 'Rockin'™ Red'
Rockin' the Garden!
This dynamite RED will keep perennial borders rocking for years to come, thanks to its vivid color, durable performance and count-on-it overwintering!
Plug crop time: 4 to 6 weeks
Transplant to finish: 8 to 9 weeks
- Rockin' Red opens the door to premium product sales in perennial quart and gallon programs for mid-Spring and the Autumn decorating season.
- Lacy, slightly scented flowers top full and long-lasting plants – this one delivers lots of plant for the money, and that’s sure to satisfy shoppers.
- Reliably overwinters to USDA Zone 5 (-20°F/-29°C minimum temperatures) to assure multi-year performance.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Dianthus x barbatus interspecific Rockin'™ 'Rockin'™ Red'
Plant in full to partial sun garden beds. Average fertilization required.
Bloom Time: Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter