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Unveil a garden masterpiece with Dianthus ‘Red Carpet’, an exquisite blend of bold, vibrant colour and timeless elegance. This captivating plant transforms any landscape into a scene of sophistication and allure. Dianthus ‘Red Carpet’ dazzles with its velvety, red-crimson blooms, reminiscent of a luxurious carpet unfurled beneath the sun. Each petal exudes a rich, intense hue, creating a striking contrast against its lush, green foliage. Whether cascading over borders, lining pathways, or adorning containers, its beauty knows no bounds. As a flower cut for a vase, the incredible perfume will fill a room with fragrance. Known commonly as a Carnation, bees, butterflies and other pollinators will be attracted into your garden. Slug and rabbit resistant and reaching a height and spread of 40-45cm, this beauty will thrive in well-drained soil. Basking in full sunlight, in an east or south facing aspect, Dianthus ‘Red Carpet’ blooms profusely from spring to summer.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Dianthus Red Carpet YP |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Carnation |
| Hardiness | H6 (-15 to -20°C) |
| Colour | Red |
| Format | Young Plants |
| Position | Full-Sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.45 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.40 |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, South-facing |
| Scented | Yes |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for Rockeries | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
| Good for cutting | Yes |
