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EverBloom™ Red Delicious Dianthus

Dianthus × ‘Red Delicious’

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

  • Sunlight: Place your Dianthus in a spot that receives at least 6 hours of direct sun daily to ensure the most vibrant red color. While partial shade is tolerated in very hot regions, it often results in fewer flowers and "leggy" stems that may flop over.
  • Soil: These plants thrive in gritty, well-drained soil that is neutral to slightly alkaline. If you are dealing with heavy clay, mix in some compost or plant them in a raised mound to prevent "wet feet," which can cause the roots to rot.

Watering Requirements

During the first year, water twice a week to help the roots settle into their new home. Once the plant is mature, it becomes quite drought-tolerant and only needs a deep soak during extended dry spells. If watering is inconsistent, the plant will prioritize survival over beauty, resulting in smaller blooms and a shorter flowering season.

Pruning Tips

EverBloom™ Dianthus flowers on new growth, so deadheading spent blooms is the best way to keep the color coming all summer. In early spring, give the plant a light trim to remove any brown tips and maintain a tight, mounded shape. Think of this like a seasonal haircut that prevents the center of the plant from becoming bare and woody over time.

Fertilizer Needs

Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once in early spring as soon as you see new green shoots. Avoid applying high-nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer, as this encourages lush growth that won't have time to harden off before the first frost. This soft growth is much more susceptible to winter kill and fungal issues.

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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!

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.

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!

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