Kahori Scarlet Dianthus
Dianthus ‘Kahori Scarlet’
Bright, fragrant, and full of cottage garden charm, Kahori Scarlet Dianthus delivers bold colour in a compact, easy-care package. This standout perennial features vivid scarlet-red blooms with fringed edges that rise above tidy mounds of silvery-green foliage, creating a striking contrast that pops in borders, containers, and rock gardens.
Blooming from late spring through summer, with the potential for repeat blooms into early fall, Kahori Scarlet offers a long season of colour and a delightful clove-like fragrance that attracts pollinators while resisting deer and rabbits. Its compact size—just 6–8 inches tall and 10–12 inches wide—makes it ideal for edging paths, filling in garden nooks, or adding bursts of red to patio pots.
Well-suited to Canadian climates, this hardy Dianthus thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and is tolerant of drought once established. It’s a perfect fit for low-maintenance, high-impact garden designs.
Add a splash of vibrant red and sweet fragrance to your garden with Kahori® Scarlet Dianthus—a compact, colourful performer built for beauty and resilience in Canadian landscapes.
Kahori Scarlet Dianthus (11 cm Pot)
Plant Details & Features:
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Plant Type: Hardy perennial
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Flower Colour: Scarlet red
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Foliage Colour: Silvery-green
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Bloom Time: Late spring through summer; may rebloom into fall
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Height & Spread: 6–8 inches tall, 10–12 inches wide
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Light Requirements: Full sun
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Soil Needs: Well-drained soil; prefers neutral to slightly alkaline soils
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Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
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Maintenance: Low; deadhead to encourage continued bloom
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Wildlife Friendly: Attracts butterflies; deer and rabbit resistant
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Special Features: Fragrant, long-blooming, compact habit, drought-tolerant, excellent for containers and rock gardens
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