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Rock Series

Dianthus hybrida 'Rock Ruby'

Pinks


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  • Deep, burgundy-pink flowers with serrated edges
  • Long bloom time, spring through fall
  • Low-growing, blue-green, grassy foliage
  • Great for beds, borders and rock gardens
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Garden
Rock Garden
Rock Garden
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Full Sun



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Prefers average, medium moisture, well-drained soil. Grows well in full sun and tolerates some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Propagate plants by division and/or re-seeding. Cut back spent flowers to prevent any unwanted re-seeding if desired. Ensure good drainage and air flow around the plants to prevent center die out and other issues.


Height: 6-10 in
Spread: 10-12 in
Spacing: 10-12 in
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 3-9
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Border or Bed
  • Container
  • Rock Garden
  • Edging
  • Garden
  • Drought Tolerant

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Mounding

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained


Genus Overview: Dianthus

Common Name: Garden pinks

Evergreen perennial with spreading, mat-forming habit. Narrow, linear to lance-shaped leaves, green to grey-green. Heavily fringed or smooth and rounded, often fragrant double or single flowers. Blooms come in a wide variety of colors such as white, yellow, pink and red. Blooms in late spring through summer. Great for rock gardens, the fronts of borders, as an edging plant or in containers.