Add a bold splash of vibrant colour to your garden with Dianthus ‘Oscar Red’. This beautiful variety produces masses of rich, deep red flowers that stand out beautifully against its neat, green foliage. With its compact, attractive growth habit and long-lasting blooms, ‘Oscar Red’ is an excellent choice for adding colour and charm to containers, borders, patio displays, and sunny garden spaces.
Its striking red flowers make a wonderful focal point and pair beautifully with whites, pinks, purples, and silvery foliage. A versatile and rewarding choice for gardeners looking to create a bright and colourful display.
Ideal for: Containers, hanging baskets, borders, rockeries, and sunny patio displays.
Plant in full sun in well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost. Dianthus prefers good drainage, so avoid waterlogged areas. Water regularly while plants are establishing and during hot or dry conditions, allowing the soil to dry slightly between watering.
Feed regularly during the growing season to encourage healthy growth and abundant flowering. Remove spent flowers to keep plants looking tidy and encourage further blooms. trim back lightly after flowering to help maintain a compact, attractive shape.
| Botanical Name | Dianthus 'Oscar Red' |
| Growth Expectancy | 25cm H x 25cm W |
| Position | Sun - Semi-shade |
| Water Smart | No |
| Indigenous | No |
