Dianthus 'Oscar® Cherry Velvet' - Qt. Pots - Flat of 10

Photo credit: Ball Seed and Evergreen Nursery

Dianthus 'Oscar® Cherry Velvet' dazzles the eye with its velvety crimson blooms, each petal edged in deep cherry red, exuding the charm of an English cottage garden with a modern twist. Compact and floriferous, this perennial is part of the Oscar® series known for early and prolific flowering. Its tight mounding habit, silvery-green foliage, and fragrant double blooms make it a standout in borders, containers, or mass plantings. Hardy and drought-tolerant once established, 'Cherry Velvet' thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, rewarding even modest effort with a flush of dramatic color.

A favorite among pollinators and gardeners alike, Dianthus 'Oscar® Cherry Velvet' offers both beauty and resilience. Whether you're dressing up a walkway, enhancing a rock garden, or crafting a romantic floral display, this dianthus is a dependable showstopper from spring through summer. Don't miss the chance to add this stunner to your garden—order your plants today and let your flowerbeds blush with cherry-hued charm.

Name(s): Dianthus 'Oscar® Cherry Velvet'

Flower Color: Red.

Bloom Time: Spring through summer. Dead-heading spent flowers increases bloom time.

Foliage: Evergreen, blue-green, linear.

Height/Spread: 8 to 10 inches x 8 to 10 inches.

Climate Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9

Find Your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone By Zip Code

Sun Exposure: Full sun.

Soil Condition: Average, well-drained to dry, pH 6.6 to 8.5

Features: Drought tolerant, salt tolerant, heat tolerant, cold tolerant, deer resistant, low maintenance, fragrant.

Uses: Xeriscaping, container gardens, massed planting, ground cover, coastal gardens, butterfly gardens, fragrance gardens, perennial borders.

Comments: We can not ship this item to Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.