The DiaDeur™ Magenta+Red Carnation reinvents the classic charm of grandmother's garden with modern chromatic intensity and an enchanting fragrance that saturates the surrounding air. This variety is distinguished by its double flowers with 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 enlivens your borders or containers from spring until the first frosts. It is the perfect choice for those seeking abundant flowering combined with a spicy clove fragrance, typical of the best Dianthus.

Characteristics

• Foliage : Fine, linear and lanceolate, displaying a very elegant blue-green (glaucous) hue that remains attractive even when not in bloom.
• Flowering : Abundance of double flowers in a bicolour magenta and red, exuding a powerful and sweet fragrance.
• Light : Requires full sun to maximize foliage density and flower quantity.
• Habit : Compact, bushy, forming a well-defined rounded clump.
• Growth : Moderate, reaching approximately 25 to 30 cm in height with a similar spread.
• Soil : Prefers light, rich, neutral or slightly alkaline, and above all perfectly drained soil.
• Temperature : Excellent hardiness, generally rated zone 4.
• Resistances : Resists urban heat, white-tailed deer and fungal diseases well if drainage is adequate.

Usage

• Types of use : Ideal for border edges, rock gardens, or in containers on a patio to enjoy its fragrance.
• Decorative advantages : Adds a touch of saturated color and fine texture thanks to its graphic foliage and finely cut flowers.

Maintenance

• Watering: Water regularly during the first season, then allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid excessive moisture at the crown.
• Fertilization : Apply 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 prune the foliage after the main flush of blooms to maintain a compact habit.
• Planting : Space plants 20 to 25 cm apart in a hole enriched with compost.
• Winter Protection: A light covering of snow is usually sufficient, but a light mulch can protect the roots in more exposed areas.