Dianthus 'Jolt Cherry' (Groundcover)
Dianthus 'Jolt Cherry' (Groundcover) is a beautiful and low-maintenance perennial plant that is known for its bright cherry-red flowers, which bloom from spring to fall. The flowers are typically about 1 inch in diameter and have a sweet fragrance. The plant also produces blue-green foliage, which is attractive even when the plant is not in bloom.
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Dianthus 'Jolt Cherry' is a relatively easy plant to grow. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is also tolerant of drought and salt.
Here are some tips for growing and caring for Dianthus 'Jolt Cherry':
- Plant in full sun to partial shade.
- Water regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms.
- Prune back the plant in the fall to maintain its desired shape and size.
Dianthus 'Jolt Cherry' is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of landscape settings. It can be planted as a groundcover, in a rock garden, or in a container. It is also a popular choice for use in borders and walkways.
Here are some ideas for how to use Dianthus 'Jolt Cherry' in your landscape:
- Plant a bed of Dianthus 'Jolt Cherry' to create a colorful groundcover.
- Plant a row of Dianthus 'Jolt Cherry' along a border or walkway.
- Plant a Dianthus 'Jolt Cherry' shrub in a rock garden.
- Plant a Dianthus 'Jolt Cherry' shrub in a container and place it on your patio or deck.
- Plant a group of Dianthus 'Jolt Cherry' shrubs in a mixed border with other colorful plants.
No matter how you choose to use it, Dianthus 'Jolt Cherry' is a beautiful and low-maintenance plant that will add interest and color to your landscape for many years to come.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
