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Dianthus cruentus

Dianthus cruentus (Blood pink)

Clusters of deepest red flowers held on airy stems above grassy foliage. Thrives in poor, well drained soil in full sun. Dislikes wet, cold, heavy soils. Height to 60cm.

At a glance

Common Name
Blood pink
Type
Hardy perennial
Height
30cm to 60cm
Colour
Red
Spread Rate
Moderate
Flowering
Mid Summer
Soil Type
Drained, Dry
Aspect
Sun
Pollination
Attractive to pollinators

Sue's Notes about Dianthus cruentus (Blood pink)

This plant shone out of Cleve West's Chelsea show garden in 2011. I bought a few plants, collected the seed and we've had it in our stock list ever since. It can be short lived in wet years but produces seed, so collect it and sow in spring.

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9cm pot 5.00   Buy  

Prices
All prices are shown in UK Pounds and include VAT where applicable. All items are subject to our money-back guarantee. We can deliver to most addresses in mainland UK but we cannot deliver overseas. Delivery charges are calculated according to the number of plants ordered, as follows:
 
1 to 4 plants, £5.95
5 to 9 plants, £7.50
10 to 20 plants, £9.95
21 to 40 plants, £15.00
41+ plants, POA
 
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