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Dianthus Sunflor Red Esta

Common name: Carnation

Perhaps time to brighten your garden with 'Sunflor Red Esta' Dianthus caryophyllus - a stunning, fragrant flower.

-5 to -10°C
Good Cut Flowers
Scented
Good for Pollinators

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Young Plants
3 for £14.00
just £4.67 each
5 for £18.00
just £3.60 each
10 for £24.00
just £2.40 each
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Dianthus caryophyllus 'Sunflor Red Esta' brings us a beautiful, bicoloured edition of the dwarf carnation (also known as a border or pot carnation). The rich burgundy red and fresh white tones of these contrasting, double flowering blooms are sure to stand out from the crowd. Coupled with their sensational perfume, these mound-forming evergreen perennials will have awesome impact in your borders, rockeries and alpine gardens. If space is tight, they will even thrive in a container - indoors or out - where they will generously spread their perfume.Dianthus caryophyllus 'Sunflor Red Esta' is also exceptionally good as a cut flower for indoor arrangements, bouquets or, perhaps, a traditional buttonhole. Flowers are produced from June to September each year - be sure to deadhead or pick flowers to benefit from a continuance of blooms.Dianthus caryophyllus 'Sunflor Red Esta' is a hardy perennial which is drought tolerant once established. Prefers a site in well-drained soil which benefits from full sun and will reach a maximum height and spread of 20-25cm.
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Key Information
Latin Name Dianthus Sunflor Red Esta YP
Common Name Carnation
Hardiness H4 (-5 to -10°C)
Colour Red
Format Young Plants
Position Full-Sun
Height in Maturity (m) 0.20
Spread in Maturity (m) 0.25
Soil Conditions Chalk Loam Sand
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
Good for groundcover Yes

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