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Dianthus caryophyllus DiaDeur™ Magenta+Red

Dianthus DiaDeur™ Magenta+Red – DiaDeur™ Magenta+Red Carnation

Dianthus DiaDeur™ Magenta+Red – DiaDeur™ Magenta+Red Carnation

Format

Exposure

  • Sun

Rusticity

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Bloom time

  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September

  • Powerful clove fragrance
  • Ultra-vivid bicolor blooms
  • Compact size for containers
  • Bluish evergreen foliage
  • Successive summer flowering

The DiaDeur™ Magenta+Red carnation reinvents classic garden charm with modern chromatic intensity and a captivating fragrance that fills the surrounding air. This variety stands out with its double flowers and serrated petals, displaying a vibrant contrast between deep magenta and a velvety red heart. Compact and robust, it forms a cushion of evergreen foliage that livens up your borders or containers from spring until the first frosts. It is the premier choice for those seeking generous blooms combined with a spicy clove scent, typical of the finest Dianthus.

Characteristics

  • Foliage : Fine, linear, and lanceolate, showing an elegant bluish-green (glaucous) hue that remains attractive even when not in bloom.
  • Flowers : A profusion of double flowers in bicolor magenta and red, exuding a powerful and sweet fragrance.
  • Light : Requires full sun to maximize foliage density and flower production.
  • Habit : Compact, bushy, and forming a well-defined rounded mound.
  • Growth : Moderate, reaching approximately 25 to 30 cm in height with a similar spread.
  • Soil : Prefers light, rich, neutral or slightly alkaline soil, and above all, perfectly drained.
  • Temperature : Excellent hardiness, generally rated for Zone 4.
  • Resistances : Stands up well to urban heat, White-tailed deer, and fungal diseases if drainage is adequate.

Use

  • Types of use : Ideal for flower bed borders, rock gardens, or in containers on a terrace to enjoy its scent.
  • Decorative advantages : Provides a touch of saturated color and fine texture thanks to its graphic foliage and chiseled flowers.

Maintenance

  • Watering: Water regularly during the first season, then allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid excess moisture at the crown.
  • Fertilization : Apply a granular flower fertilizer in early spring and a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during summer.
  • Pruning : Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming. Lightly shear the foliage after the main flush of flowers to maintain a compact habit.
  • Planting : Space plants 20 to 25 cm apart in a hole enriched with compost.
  • Winter Protection: A light snow cover is usually sufficient, but light mulching can protect roots in more exposed areas.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
- 10 in.
Spread
8 - 12 in.
Height
8 - 12 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Rounded
  • Bushy

Flowering colours:

  • Magenta
  • Red

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Moderate

Maintenance:

  • Easy
  • Deadhead

Soil requirement:

  • Rich
  • Well-drained
  • Neutral

Features

Resistance:

  • White-tailed deer
  • Heat
  • Drought

Attract:

  • Butterflies
  • Pollinators

Use:

  • Border
  • Rock garden
  • Pot - star
  • Container
  • In-ground

Attribute:

  • Fragrant
  • Long blooming
  • Small space gardening
  • Cut flower

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