Dianthus Rockin' Red Seeds

Dianthus Rockin' Red Seeds produce lacy red flowers with a delicate scent for sunny borders and containers.

Ready to fill a border with first-year Rockin’ colour? Follow our step-by-step Rockin’ Dianthus Grow Guide for pelleted-seed sowing, germination, transplanting and regional perennial care.

Quick Grow Facts

• Plant Type: First-year-flowering perennial-type border dianthus
• Scientific Name: Dianthus × barbatus interspecific
• General Sowing Time: Cool season or late winter under protection; use the regional guide
• Position: Full sun to light partial sun
• Sow Depth: Cover lightly with about 1 mm of fine mix or vermiculite
• Spacing: 30 cm
• Germination: 3–4 days at 18–20°C under controlled conditions; packet/home window 14–21 days
• Height: 46–61 cm
• Spread: 25–30 cm
• Common Names: Pinks, Carnation
• Seed Form: Pelleted seed; sow intact
• Germination Light: Optional

Why Grow This Variety

• Lacy flowers provide a distinctive colour accent.
• A light fragrance adds another dimension to the display.
• The series is bred for multi-year border performance where drainage and climate suit it.
• The upright growth form works in both borders and container displays.

Garden Uses

Use Dianthus Rockin' Red in full-sun borders or containers where its colour and fragrance can be enjoyed.

Growing Notes

• Use the cool-season or protected late-winter window in the linked regional guide.
• Sow one intact pellet per cell, cover lightly and keep at 18–20°C.
• Space 30 cm apart in full sun to light partial sun.
• Treat as a perennial-type border line; local persistence depends on drainage and climate.

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