EverBloom™ Red Delicious Dianthus
Dianthus × ‘Red Delicious’
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Fast, Safe Plant Delivery
Ships in 3-4 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected
| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
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Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Low Maintenance, Reblooming, Flowering, Fragrant, Evergreen, Deer-resistant, Heat Tolerant, Drought resistant, Groundcover, and Container Friendly
Specifications
Specifications
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Growth RateModerate
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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FragrantYes
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Does Not Ship ToAK, HI, ID, MT
Planting & Care Instructions
Planting & Care Instructions
Growing Zones 4-9
Fragrant red flowers that rebloom spring through fall, the EverBloom™ Red Delicious Dianthus (Dianthus x 'KLEDG11123') is a compact, long-blooming perennial known for its rich, ruby-red, semi-double flowers and silvery-blue evergreen foliage. This sun-loving hybrid bursts into color from late spring through fall, filling gardens with spicy fragrance and pollinator appeal. Its tidy, low-mounding shape and nonstop blooms make it ideal for borders, containers, Cottage Gardens, and rock gardens.
Each plant forms a rounded mound of narrow, blue-gray leaves that stay attractive year-round in milder regions. The upright stems carry clusters of frilly red blooms with a clove-like scent. Compact and neat at just under 1 foot tall and slightly wider, this reblooming beauty provides months of color. Regular deadheading encourages continuous flowering and helps keep the plant tidy!
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Key Features
- Deep red semi-double blooms with a spicy scent
- Repeat bloomer from late spring through fall
- Compact evergreen mound of silvery-blue foliage
- Heat and cold-hardy in USDA zones 4-9
- Attracts butterflies and resists deer and rabbits
- Blooms are excellent for cutting, too.
Landscaping Uses
Growing just 10-12" tall and 12-14" wide, this small perennial is perfect for sunny spots where you want color that lasts.
- Edging plant along walkways or flower beds
- Containers and window boxes
- Rock gardens and slopes
- Hell strips or street-side planting
- Pollinator-friendly spaces and Cottage Gardens
- Weed-blocking groundcover and flowering living mulch
Care & Maintenance
EverBloom™ Red Delicious is a modern Dianthus hybrid bred for durability and performance, thriving in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9. Originally descended from Carnations, Garden Pinks prefers full sun, good air circulation, and well-drained soils. It's ideal for dry climates, urban beds, and sunny patios. This herbaceous perennial is both low-maintenance and long-blooming. Give it sun, lean soil, and keep it tidy with a little snip here and there.
- Planting Time: Spring or fall
- Sun Requirements: Full sun; light afternoon shade in hot climates
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil; prefers sandy, rocky, or loamy types; avoid clay
- Moisture Needs: Moderate; check moisture with the Finger Test
- Arborist Mulch: Apply 3-4 inches of mulch, keeping it clear of the crown
- Fertilization Needs: Feed in spring with balanced slow-release fertilizer; add compost in the fall
- Pruning Info: Regular deadheading extends bloom time; shear lightly if it gets leggy
- Division Info: Divide every 2-3 years in spring if clumps become woody or overcrowded
- Special Perks/Growing Tips: Deer and rabbit resistant, drought-tolerant once established, heat-tolerant, pollinator-friendly, cold-hardy, handles poor soils
The Red That Keeps On Giving
The EverBloom™ Red Delicious Dianthus truly lives up to its name - ever-blooming and ever-beautiful! Its ruby-red ruffles bring rich color and fragrance to sunny spots all season long. Buy now, and Nature Hills will ship at the appropriate planting time for your growing zone!
