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Red Rocket Carnation - Buy 3, Get 3 Free! 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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68923  Carnation, Red Rocket - Buy 3, Get 3 Free
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Botanical Name:   Dianthus 'Red Rocket'
 
Form:   Perennial
 
Sun Exposure:   Full Sun
 
Height/Habit:   Flower stems 15"- 20", foliage 4" - 6"
 
Spread:   10" - 12"
 
Spacing:   12" - 24"
 
Hardiness Zone:   3 - 9 (- 40 degrees F)
 
Foliage Type:   Long narrow, needle-like, grey-green, evergreen in many areas
 
Flower Form:   Single to double
 
Flower Color:   Scarlet red
 
Flowering Date:   Late spring to summer
 
Planting Requirements:   Set at the same level it is in the container, firm and water in thoroughly
 
Soil Requirements:   Moist and well drained - slightly alkaline.
 
Growth Rate:   Moderate once established which takes approximately 3 - 4 weeks
 
Unique Characteristics:   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.
 
Pruning:   Cut off all spent blossoms.
 
Time of Pruning:   After flowering
 
Additional Information:   Short lived perennials, must be sited in well drained organic soils for best results.
 
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