Cheddar pink 'Rotkäppchen'
Cheddar pink 'Rotkäppchen'
Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Rotkäppchen'
Variation
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- Bright red flowers, compact perennial.
- Easy-care and drought-tolerant.
- Blooms from spring to summer.
- Winter-hardy and long-lasting.
- Ideal for rock gardens and borders.
Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Rotkäppchen' brings warm colour to sunny gardens with its vivid red flowers held above dense cushions of blue-green foliage. The abundant blooms attract bees and butterflies while adding vibrant accents to rock gardens, walls, and gravel beds. This hardy carnation is long-lived, easy to maintain, and flowers reliably year after year.
Care/Water
Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Rotkäppchen' requires regular watering, especially during hot summer days. Soil should be loose, well-drained, and humus-rich to keep roots healthy. Make sure the soil stays slightly moist but not waterlogged to avoid root rot.
Maintenance
Regularly remove faded flowers and old leaves to encourage new growth. Light pruning after flowering maintains a compact, healthy plant. Light spring fertilization supports strong blooms and rich foliage.
Location
Prefers sunny to partially shaded locations with well-drained soil. Ideal for rock gardens, borders, and beds. Protect the plant from waterlogging and strong winds.
Tip
Mulching helps retain moisture and reduce weeds. 'Rotkäppchen' attracts bees and butterflies. Check soil regularly to ensure optimal growing conditions.
Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Rotkäppchen' is a decorative carnation with bright flowers, enhancing beds, borders, and group plantings. It provides charming and elegant color accents in the garden.
The plant thrives in sunny locations.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 5 a 7 |
| Max height full grown | 25 cm |
| Plant family name | Pink | Dianthus |
| Standing | Part shade, Full sun |
| Properties | Summer bloomer, Strongly scented, Rock garden, Red-purple flowers, Full sun, Cutting flower, Border plant. |
| Flower color | Red |
| Leaf color | Green |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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