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Dianthus hybrid

How to grow Dianthus 'Hobeakascar (Kahori® Scarlet)'.

Scarlet, white-eyed, and blooming again.

Light
Full sun
Water
Moderate
Zones
4–9
Size
6–8 in. tall and wide
Spacing
8–10 in. apart, or as a container edge.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Compact dianthus covered in scarlet flowers with white edges and white centers

Light

Full sun. Less sun means fewer flowers.

Water

Water when the top inch is dry. Even watering keeps it blooming; soggy soil rots it.

Planting and soil

Plant in spring or early fall with the crown slightly above grade.

Feeding

A light slow-release feed in spring helps the repeat bloom.

Pruning

Shear spent flowers back to the foliage after each flush.

Through the year

Blooms from late spring with repeats into fall. Foliage is semi-evergreen.

If something's off

Crown rot in heavy soil and winter wet. Dianthus is mildly toxic to pets.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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Why we stock it: Long-season color from a plant that stays small and tidy.

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