'ROCKIN' RED' Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus x 'rockin' red')

Super charge your garden with the energetic red flowers of Rockin Red Dianthus. Grooving to a summer beat, it performs late spring to fall with upright clusters of lightly-scented, red lacy flowers. Move the party indoors as they are ideal cut flowers for eye-catching bouquets.

Sweet William. A charming classic favorite, so effective in masses. Self-sows readily so future plants are assured. A colorful carpet from spring into summer. Straight stems are perfect for bouquets.

Dianthus are garden classics, appearing in many shapes and colors, most with blue/green or blue frosted quill-like foliage. Long blooming, perfect for small bouquets-most are fragrant. A cottage garden is not complete without several Dianthus. All are heat tolerant and low maintenance beauties.

Sweet William tends to be biennial so allow seed to fall. During growing season, lightly fertilize monthly to keep them growing and producing. Deadhead early season blooms to encourage new buds to form. To ensure future plants, leave late-season faded blossoms on stems. Prefers a moist well-drained soil.

4" pots.

Zones 5-8