EverBloom™ Red Delicious Dianthus

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. 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!