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Red Rocket Carnation - Buy 3, Get 3 Free!
Handsome textured clumps of dense, tufted, semi-evergreen foliage are splashed with color throughout the flowering season. Low-growing plants are ideal for defining the edge of a planting bed or border. Extremely hardy.
Light: Full sun Blooms: Late spring to summer
Height: 15-20"
Zones: 3-9
Size: Potted
Deer Resistant
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| Botanical Name: |
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Dianthus 'Red Rocket' |
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| Form: |
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Perennial |
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| Sun Exposure: |
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Full Sun |
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| Height/Habit: |
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Flower stems 15"- 20", foliage 4" - 6" |
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| Spread: |
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10" - 12" |
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| Spacing: |
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12" - 24" |
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| Hardiness Zone: |
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3 - 9 (- 40 degrees F) |
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| Foliage Type: |
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Long narrow, needle-like, grey-green, evergreen in many areas |
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| Flower Form: |
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Single to double |
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| Flower Color: |
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Scarlet red |
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| Flowering Date: |
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Late spring to summer |
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| Planting Requirements: |
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Set at the same level it is in the container, firm and water in thoroughly |
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| Soil Requirements: |
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Moist and well drained - slightly alkaline. |
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| Growth Rate: |
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Moderate once established which takes approximately 3 - 4 weeks |
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| Unique Characteristics: |
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Old fashioned favorites loved for their prolific, fragrant flowers. They are perfect for front of the border situations and to group in small clusters. The foliage forms an attractive mat that provides interest before and after the flower display. A well drained soil is important for best growth. |
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| Pruning: |
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Cut off all spent blossoms. |
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| Time of Pruning: |
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After flowering |
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| Additional Information: |
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Short lived perennials, must be sited in well drained organic soils for best results. |
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