Discover Dianthus 'Rockina™ Red,' a perennial carnation with tireless charm and vibrant red color. This hybrid variety stands out with continuous blooming and a compact habit, ideal for enhancing gardens, flowerbeds, window boxes, and potted arrangements. Its bright red flowers, with slightly fringed petals, exude a spicy fragrance typical of carnations and pair perfectly with blue-green foliage for a striking contrast. From the Rockina™ series, known for its floriferousness and remarkable resilience, it adapts well to sunny exposures and various climates.

Key Features

• Type: Perennial grown as an annual or biennial depending on the climate
• Botanical Name: Dianthus hybrida 'Rockina™ Red'
• Common Name: Perennial carnation
• Flowering: May to October (almost uninterrupted)
• Flowers: Intense red, fringed petals, light fragrance
• Height: 25 to 35 cm (10 to 14 inches)
• Width: 25 to 30 cm (10 to 12 inches)
• Habit: Compact, bushy, and well-branched
• Foliage: Blue-green, fine, and evergreen in mild climates
• Growing Conditions: Exposure: Full sun; Soil: Light, well-drained, rather calcareous or neutral
• Hardiness: Moderate (down to -5°C to -7°C approximately) – protect or grow as an annual depending on the region
• Resistance: Good tolerance to heat and diseases
• Maintenance: Moderate watering: allow to dry slightly between waterings; Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming; Light pruning after flowering to maintain a dense habit; Balanced fertilizer every 15 days during flowering period
• Recommended Uses: Colorful borders, sunny flowerbeds; Pots, planters, and containers on balconies or terraces; Perfect mixed with silver-foliage plants or pastel annuals; Attracts butterflies and pollinating insects

Why choose Rockina™ Red for your outdoor spaces

This dianthus is designed to offer remarkable floriferousness without compromising garden aesthetics. Its compact and branched silhouette allows for creating bright flowerbeds or neat borders, while remaining easy to maintain. The intense red color, combined with a discreet but pleasant fragrance, makes Rockina™ Red a preferred choice for compositions that are seen and felt at first glance.

Usage and landscaping tips

• Ensure full sun exposure for optimal flowering and a cleaner color.
• Pair Rockina™ Red with silver-foliage plants or pastel annuals to highlight the vibrancy of the red and extend the visual impact on your balconies and terraces.
• To maintain beauty in pots and containers, consider applying a balanced fertilizer every 15 days during the flowering period and regularly remove spent flowers.

In summary

Dianthus 'Rockina™ Red' is a compact, elegant, and ultra-floriferous plant, perfect for adding a vibrant touch of red to all your outdoor arrangements. Easy to maintain and suitable for many uses, it offers generous blooms from spring until autumn, while resisting heat and diseases in varied conditions.