Dianthus Festival Red Deep

Dianthus Festival Red Deep is a beautiful perennial plant that is well known for its stunning, vibrant red flowers and its sweet, spicy fragrance. This variety of Dianthus is hardy and easy to grow, making it a popular choice among gardeners. The plant typically grows to be about 8-12 inches tall with a spreading habit. It produces attractive, blue-green foliage that provides a handsome backdrop to the abundance of flowers. The flowers of Dianthus Festival Red Deep are richly coloured and can grow up to 1 inch in diameter. They are deeply fringed and bloom in late spring to early summer, attracting butterflies and other pollinators to the garden. Dianthus Festival Red Deep prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is a relatively low-maintenance plant that requires moderate watering. This variety of Dianthus can bloom continuously throughout the growing season if spent flowers are regularly removed, which can also help to promote bushiness.