Dianthus 'Oscar® Dark Red' - Qt. Pots - Flat of 10

Photo credits: Ball Seed and Evergreen Nursery

Dianthus caryophyllus 'Oscar® Dark Red' delivers a bold punch of saturated color with its deep, velvety red blooms that seem almost regal in their intensity. Part of the esteemed Oscar® series, this variety is bred for exceptional performance—offering early blooms, compact growth, and outstanding uniformity. The finely serrated, fragrant flowers sit atop silvery-green foliage, forming tidy mounds ideal for edging, borders, rock gardens, and container arrangements. Its blooms are a magnet for butterflies and bees, adding life and movement to any sunny garden space.

Perfect for gardeners seeking dramatic color without fuss, 'Oscar® Dark Red' is both drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established. It thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and rewards you with wave after wave of rich crimson blooms from spring into early summer. Add this vibrant workhorse to your planting palette—order now and let your garden glow with timeless elegance and undeniable flair.

Name(s): Dianthus caryophyllus 'Oscar® Dark Red'

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 6 to 10 inches.

Climate Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9

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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.