Dianthus 'Oscar White and Red'

Dianthus 'Oscar White & Red' is a compact, low-growing perennial with attractive white flowers marked with rich red centres and markings. Its ruffled blooms stand above neat blue-green foliage, bringing fresh, colourful interest to sunny borders, rockeries, containers and smaller gardens. Its compact habit also makes it ideal for pots and window boxes.

Why You'll Love It:

• Striking white flowers with contrasting red markings.
• Compact and easy to grow.
• Excellent for borders, rockeries and containers.
• Long-flowering with regular deadheading.
• Hardy and relatively low-maintenance once established.
• Well suited to sunny Cape Town and Western Cape gardens.

Plant & Care

Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Water regularly while establishing, then reduce watering once established, allowing the soil to dry slightly between watering. Avoid waterlogged areas. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage further blooms and lightly trim after flowering to maintain a neat shape. Feed lightly during active growth, especially when grown in containers.

Did You Know?

Dianthus flowers are known for their delicate, spicy-sweet fragrance, which is often most noticeable on warm, sunny days. Their colourful blooms also make them a lovely addition to pollinator-friendly gardens, attracting bees and other beneficial insects.