Dianthus Oscar Dark Red

Common Name: Oscar Dark Red Carnation

Description:
Dianthus ‘Oscar Dark Red’ is a striking and compact carnation variety, known for its vibrant, velvety dark red blooms with frilled petals and a sweet, spicy fragrance. This perennial is a prolific bloomer, producing masses of flowers from late spring through to autumn. It forms a neat, bushy mound of blue-green foliage, making it perfect for borders, rock gardens, and container planting. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, it is highly tolerant of dry conditions once established. Deadheading spent blooms encourages continuous flowering. Ideal for cut flower arrangements, ‘Oscar Dark Red’ brings rich colour and a delightful scent to both gardens and indoor displays.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 25 – 30 cm
• Width: 25 – 30 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Dark Red

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Scented Flowers
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial
• Suitable for Cut Flowers
• Drought Tolerant
• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Mildly toxic to pets if ingested in large amounts

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Salvia (Sage)
• Echinacea (Coneflower)
• Nepeta (Catmint)
• Gaura (Butterfly Bush)