
Rockin' Red Pinks
Dianthus x barbatus interspecific Rockin Red Portfolio
Experience a spectacular show of vibrant red blooms from spring until frost with this truly rockin' Dianthus.
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About this plant
Dianthus x barbatus interspecific 'Rockin' Red Portfolio' is aptly named for its electrifying, long-lasting floral display. These true Pinks offer a magnificent flush of cherry-red, fringed blossoms held atop sturdy, upright stems, creating a dramatic and continuous garden presence. Unlike traditional Dianthus, 'Rockin' Red' boasts exceptional heat tolerance and an extended blooming period, ensuring your garden remains a focal point of fiery color throughout the growing season. Its tidy, mounding habit and robust nature make it an outstanding choice for borders, mass plantings, rock gardens, and containers. Enjoy the classic clove-like fragrance that attracts beneficial pollinators, while deer tend to steer clear. This low-maintenance perennial provides a high-impact, season-long performance that will truly elevate your landscape.
Care & maintenance
Plant in well-draining soil and provide consistent moisture, especially during dry spells. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering. A light fertilization in spring can promote vigorous growth. This tough performer is generally disease and pest resistant.
Quick facts
- Type
- perennial
- Mature height
- 18-24 inches
- Mature width
- 12-18 inches
- Sun
- Full Sun to Partial Sun
- Water
- Medium
- Growth rate
- Moderate