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MOUNTAIN FROST™ RED GARNET DIANTHUS
Dianthus hybrida
'KonD1335K1'
PP32362 Plant propagation prohibited
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Hardiness Zone: 4b-9 · Mature Height: 6-8 Inches · Mature Spread: 6-8 Inches
If your garden is craving a little drama—the good kind—Mountain Frost™ Red Garnet Dianthus delivers it in gemstone form. Its velvety, ruby-red blooms glow against silvery-blue foliage like garnets scattered across cool stone. The spicy, clove-like fragrance sweetens the air from late spring through frost, making every stroll outside feel like a garden celebration.
This compact perennial may be small in size, but it's wildly generous in bloom power. As part of the renowned Mountain Frost™ series, 'Red Garnet' was bred for superior landscape performance: heat tolerance, cold hardiness, heavy blooming, tidy mounding structure, and impressive longevity. Even better? The more flowers you cut for bouquets, the more it produces—making it a dream plant for cutting gardens, cottage plantings, and pollinator patches.
Whether brightening a mixed border, softening a rock garden, or filling a sunny space with color, Mountain Frost™ Red Garnet Dianthus stays beautifully compact and refuses to flop. Bees and butterflies adore it, deer usually don't, and its resilience in dry conditions once established means less fussing and more enjoying. It's a fragrant, festive, jewel-toned perennial that makes your landscape sparkle from spring through fall.
Family: Caryophyllaceae · Common Name: Dianthus
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- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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MOUNTAIN FROST™ RED GARNET DIANTHUS Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Spot - High Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - High Resistance |
Flower Color*
| • | Red |
Growth Rate*
| • | Medium |
Leaf Color Fall*
| • | Blue |
Leaf Type*
| • | Semi-Evergreen |
Plant Type*
| • | Perennial |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Moist |
| • | Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Spring Flowering |
| • | Summer |
| • | Summer Flowering |
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MOUNTAIN FROST™ RED GARNET DIANTHUS Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
- Recommended Soil:
- Prefers well-drained, sandy-loam or gritty soils.
- Performs best in neutral to slightly alkaline conditions.
- Avoids heavy, moisture-retentive clay.
- Excellent for rock gardens and raised borders.
- Sun Exposure:
- Requires full sun for strongest flowering and tightest habit.
- Tolerates light afternoon shade in hot climates.
- Perfect for bright borders, pathways, and sunny perennial displays
- Irrigation Needs:
- Moderate water during establishment.
- Once rooted, becomes drought-tolerant and handles dry periods well.
- Water at soil level to keep foliage dry and reduce disease risk.
- Ensure excellent drainage to prevent root rot.
- Feeding & Nutrients:
- Apply a light, balanced fertilizer in early spring.
- Avoid high-nitrogen feeding, which can cause lanky growth.
- Occasional compost top-dressing boosts vigor without encouraging rot.
- Pruning & Maintenance:
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.
- Trim lightly after the first major bloom flush for a tidy mound.
- Remove winter-burned foliage in early spring before growth resumes.
- Deer resistant; butterflies and bees are frequent visitors.
Interesting Notes About MOUNTAIN FROST™ RED GARNET DIANTHUS
- A Jewel with Pedigree: 'Red Garnet' is part of the Mountain Frost™ series—hybrids bred specifically for toughness, heavy blooming, and excellent cold performance.
- Fragrance with History: Dianthus bears the classic clove-like scent long favored in heirloom gardens and old-world perfumery.
- Cooler-Climate Superstar: Its silvery-blue foliage isn't just pretty—it reflects sunlight, helping the plant thrive in heat while still enduring cold winters to Zone 4b.
- Color That Doesn't Quit: Blooming from late spring into fall—and even into early winter in mild climates—'Red Garnet' offers one of the longest flowering windows of any Dianthus variety.
- A Pollinator Playground: While deer typically ignore it, bees and butterflies flock to its nectar-rich blooms, making it a compact powerhouse for pollinator gardens.
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