Dianthus cruentus

Dianthus cruentus

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Description

Tall erect stems bearing deep red flowers.

This variety pairs well with Saxifraga ‘Monarch’ which side by side give a great contrast of pure white and deep red flowers. With sturdy stems reaching up to 50cm this is a great border variety that also works well in containers.

Flowering: Spring-Summer

Hardiness: Hardy

Height: 40-50cm

Spread: 25cm

Further information:

Occasionally dead head old flowers otherwise this plant is self sufficient

Common Name: Blood pink

Life Cycle: perennial

Family: Caryophyllaceae

Foliage: linear / lanceolate

Basic Colour: ( red )

Flower Colour: red

Natural Flowering: May – July

Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Height with Flowers: 50cm

Soil Requirements:  average / dry / well-drained / sandy

Soil ph:  alkaline / neutral

Location:  container / border / cottage garden / rock garden / Mediterranean

Usage: ornamental / bee food plant / attracts butterflies

Pruning: cut back after flowering

Tolerates: drought tolerant

Origin: Balkans

Additional information

Weight 100 g
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Description

Tall erect stems bearing deep red flowers.

This variety pairs well with Saxifraga ‘Monarch’ which side by side give a great contrast of pure white and deep red flowers. With sturdy stems reaching up to 50cm this is a great border variety that also works well in containers.

Flowering: Spring-Summer

Hardiness: Hardy

Height: 40-50cm

Spread: 25cm

Further information:

Occasionally dead head old flowers otherwise this plant is self sufficient

Common Name: Blood pink

Life Cycle: perennial

Family: Caryophyllaceae

Foliage: linear / lanceolate

Basic Colour: ( red )

Flower Colour: red

Natural Flowering: May – July

Winter Hardiness: Fully Hardy

Height with Flowers: 50cm

Soil Requirements:  average / dry / well-drained / sandy

Soil ph:  alkaline / neutral

Location:  container / border / cottage garden / rock garden / Mediterranean

Usage: ornamental / bee food plant / attracts butterflies

Pruning: cut back after flowering

Tolerates: drought tolerant

Origin: Balkans

Additional information

Weight 100 g
Climate

Flowering season

,

Height

Planting area

,

Position

, ,

Flower Colour

29 reviews for Dianthus cruentus

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  1. Sandra (verified owner)

    Looks really healthy, not flowered yet due to time of year which is why I didn’t give it a 5

  2. Anonymous (verified owner)

    Healthy looking for Februsry and good rootball

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