{"product_id":"electric-red-dianthus","title":"Electric Red Dianthus","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVivid Fragrant Red Blooms on a Tidy Cushion\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectric Red Dianthus (\u003cem\u003eDianthus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Electric Red') jolts the border with intensely saturated red, clove-scented flowers over a compact mound of blue-green foliage. Blooming heavily in late spring and reblooming through summer, it's tough, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, with semi-evergreen foliage. A bold, fragrant front-of-border favorite for sunny beds and rock gardens in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eElectric Red Dianthus Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDianthus 'Electric Red'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–10 in. tall, 10–12 in. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate spring, reblooming through summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVivid red, clove-scented\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained; dislikes wet, heavy soil — add grit to clay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to about -25°F; semi-evergreen foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer or rabbits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant edging and rock gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bold red over blue-green foliage makes a striking front-of-border edge. Space 10–12 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator and deer-resistant beds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterflies visit the fragrant blooms, and deer leave it alone. Pair with catmint, white sedum, and silver foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall. Sharp drainage is essential — avoid wet, heavy soil, especially over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Electric Red Dianthus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the pot's width at the same depth. Amend heavy clay with grit or coarse sand. Set the crown at or slightly above soil level, backfill, water in, and mulch lightly with grit — keep mulch off the crown to prevent rot. Space 10–12 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Electric Red Dianthus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant — water only during extended dry spells. Overwatering and wet soil are its main enemies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — hardy to about zone 4 with sharp drainage; plant where water doesn't pool over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it fragrant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the flowers carry the classic sweet, spicy clove scent of pinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I keep it blooming?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShear off spent flowers after the first flush to encourage rebloom through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer and rabbits rarely bother dianthus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoody Gumdrops Dianthus (Dianthus):\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright bubblegum-pink with the same easy care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSedum (Hylotelephium):\u003c\/strong\u003e A drought-tough, deer-resistant partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatmint (Nepeta):\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue spikes that contrast the bold red blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315469078833,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/electric-red-dianthus.jpg?v=1779747472","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/electric-red-dianthus","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}