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About this plant

Part of the Mountain Frost® series, Dianthus 'Ruby Glitter' is a show-stopping perennial celebrated for its abundance of intensely ruby-red, fringed flowers that emerge in spring and continue their captivating display through summer. The striking blossoms stand out against a backdrop of attractive, silvery-blue foliage, forming a dense, compact mound that looks fantastic in borders, rock gardens, or containers. Beyond its visual appeal, 'Ruby Glitter' offers a sweet, clove-like fragrance that adds another layer of sensory delight to your outdoor living areas. Its tidy, mounding habit makes it an excellent choice for front-of-border plantings, pathway edges, or as a vibrant filler in mixed containers, providing continuous color and charm. This robust and reliable dianthus is also known for its exceptional heat and cold tolerance, ensuring a long season of enjoyment. Its low-maintenance nature makes it a perfect selection for both experienced gardeners and those just starting their green-thumb journey.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Requires occasional deadheading to promote continuous blooming. Shear back faded flower stalks after the main flush to encourage rebloom and maintain a tidy appearance. Fertilize lightly in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.