Botanical profile

Dianthus 'Rockin Red'

Latin name
Dianthus 'Rockin Red'
Common name
Rockin Red Pinks
Type
Perennial
Family
Caryophyllaceae

Dianthus 'Rockin Red' is a spectacular variety that stands out with its vibrant red flowers with finely fringed petals, creating a dazzling and very dynamic effect in the garden. Its taller, well-branched habit gives it a remarkable presence in flower beds, borders, and large containers. With its bluish-green foliage and luminous flowers, this plant brings an intense, modern, and energetic touch to any landscape.

Highly floriferous, Dianthus 'Rockin Red' is perfect for creating a strong visual impact, especially when planted in groups or combined with white, purple, pink, or silvery flowers. Its slightly ruffled flowers add a lot of texture and movement, naturally drawing the eye. It's an excellent option for customers looking for a colorful, original, and easy-to-integrate plant for a vibrant summer setting.

Easy to care for, Dianthus 'Rockin Red' prefers full sun and well-drained soil to offer the best of its bloom. It is very suitable for sunny gardens, borders, and decorative pots where you want to add vivid color without too much hassle. Removing faded flowers helps to prolong flowering and keep the plant tidier, for a generous, dazzling, and very marketable result in garden centers.

Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

Care guide

Care level
Low to moderate
Selection guide

Choosing this plant

Main benefit
Its dark red, fragrant, and very showy blooms bring intense color to sunny borders, rock gardens, and containers.
Garden use
Dianthus 'Rockin Red' is ideal for border edging, mass plantings, rock gardens, or decorative pots. It pairs well with full-sun perennials with silvery or bluish foliage, as well as with compact grasses and summer-flowering plants.
Container growing
Dianthus 'Rockin Red' grows very well in pots, provided you use a container with drainage holes and light potting soil. Place the pot in full sun and water when the topsoil begins to dry out. Avoid saucers filled with water, as this plant prefers quick drainage.
Seasonal care
In spring, clean up damaged foliage and lightly fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. During the season, remove spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. In autumn, avoid pruning the plant too severely and ensure the soil remains well-drained before winter.
Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate
Humidity
Low to medium
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Soil type
Well drained, Limestone
Soil pH
Neutral to slightly alkaline
Minimum temperature
'-30°C
Propagation method
Cuttings, division
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Late spring to summer
Flower color
Red
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Semi-persistent
Shape
Erected
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
24 inches (61 cm)
Width
14 inches (35.5 cm)
Growth rate
Fast
Companion Plants and Spacing

Companion plants, spacing and planting

Spacing
30 cm (12 in)

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.