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Dianthus Red Carpet

Common name: Carnation

Roll out the elegance of natural beauty

-15 to -20°C
Good Cut Flowers
Scented
Good for Pollinators

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Young Plants
3 for £14.00
just £4.67 each
5 for £17.00
just £3.40 each
10 for £20.00
just £2.00 each
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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

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