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Week 13 – March 29, 2024

Plant Information

Coronet™ Cherry Red Dianthus

  • Coronet™ Cherry Red Dianthus - Bloom
  • Coronet™ Cherry Red Dianthus - Container
  • Coronet™ Cherry Red Dianthus - Landscape
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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Dianthus chinensis

Common Name: Single Dianthus

Hardiness Zone: 5a - 5b

Hardiness Degree: -20°F (-28.9°C)

Blooming Season: Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Autumn, Late Summer

Plant Habit: Mounded, Upright

Water: Medium

Fertilize: Every two weeks

Spacing: 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm)

Height: 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm)

Width: 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Tons of flowers on a compact, mounded plant. Performs best in cool weather. Plant along with other cool-season annuals such as pansies for best flowering.

Grower Information:

Crowned with huge flower power
These are the biggest blooms of any dianthus of this type, with exceptional flower form and a palette of showstopping colour choices. Coronet adds a regal touch to cool-season landscapes, gardens and patio planters.

Plug crop time: 4 to 6 weeks
Transplant to finish: 6 to 8 weeks

  • Big flower power and show-stopping colour bring the WOW factor at retail that continues in consumer gardens, containers and landscapes.
  • At 2 to 3 in./5 to 8 cm, Coronet’s blooms are larger than the competition, plus it offers uniform flowering time and habit.
  • Produces multiple flowers on a compact, mounded plant.
  • Gives its best performance in cool weather, making it great planted along with other cool-season annuals such as pansies.

Solid cherry colour; some flowers show a darker red centre.

'PAS970058'
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