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Immerse your garden in a spectacle of colour with the Dianthus 'Dart Red White Picotee'

Dianthus 'Dart Red White Picotee' is a compact, perennial flowering plant renowned for its vibrant scarlet-red blooms delicately edged with white. Belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family, this variety produces masses of bicolour flowers on neat mounds of evergreen foliage, making it a standout choice for UK gardens.

• Botanical name: Dianthus 'Dart Red White Picotee'
• Plant type: Perennial, evergreen
• Mature height: Up to 30cm (12in)
• Spread: Up to 30cm (12in)

Add Lasting Colour & Fragrance to Your Garden

The showy blooms appear from late spring until the first frost, providing months of vibrant colour. Each flower emits a sweet clove-like scent that enhances garden spaces and attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The plant’s tidy habit makes it ideal for edging paths, filling containers, or brightening up mixed borders.

Growing Guide

• Hardiness: Hardy in most UK regions; tolerates light frosts.
• Sun exposure: Prefers full sun for best flowering.
• Soil requirements: Well-drained soil; tolerates neutral to slightly alkaline pH.
• Watering: Moderate; avoid waterlogging.

Planting & Care Tips

• When to plant: Best planted in spring or early autumn.
• Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage further flowering. Lightly trim after flowering to maintain shape.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring for vigorous growth and more blooms.

Design Ideas & Companions

• Create bold borders by pairing with lavender, salvia, or low-growing grasses.
• Add to patio pots for instant colour and fragrance near seating areas.
• Makes an excellent cut flower for indoor arrangements due to its long-lasting blooms and scent.

FAQs

• When is the best time to plant Dianthus 'Dart Red White Picotee'?
  The ideal planting times are spring or early autumn when the soil is workable and moist.
• How tall and wide does this plant grow?
  This variety typically reaches up to 30cm (12in) in height and spread, forming compact mounds ideal for borders or containers.
• Does it need any special soil or care?
  Dianthus thrives in well-drained soil with neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged sites, and deadhead regularly for prolonged flowering.