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Dianthus 'Bat's Double Red'

Also Known As

  • Dianthus x 'Bat's Double Red'
  • Bat's Double Red Dianthus
  • Bat's Double Red Pinks

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Dianthus 'Bat's Double Red' plant details

Dianthus 'Bat's Double Red' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dianthus 'Bat's Double Red'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 FT wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, fragrant, heirloom, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianthus 'Bat's Double Red'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A free-flowering antique pink from 1707, 'Bat's Double Red' has layers of rouge-red petals scented strongly of clove. Grow with lavender for a fragrant early summer garden.

Gardening facts about Dianthus 'Bat's Double Red' plant

How to Grow Dianthus 'Bat's Double Red'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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Size

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Zones

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Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 6"-9"

  • sun - bright shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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Zones

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Size

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