Dianthus Pretty Poppers™ 'Electric Red'

Dianthus Pretty Poppers™ ‘Electric Red’ (Hybrid Dianthus ‘Electric Red’) is a lively, clump-forming perennial renowned for its intense, electric-red double flowers that stand out against fine, grey-green foliage. Blooming from late spring through summer—and often reblooming with light deadheading—its compact mounds (20–25 cm tall) add a splash of bold colour to borders, rockeries and containers. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, it’s drought-tolerant once established and deer-resistant. Hardy in Canadian zones 3–9, ‘Electric Red’ delivers a long season of showy blooms with minimal care.

Key Features
• Botanical name: Dianthus ‘Pretty Poppers™ Electric Red’
• Common name: Pretty Poppers™ ‘Electric Red’ Dianthus
• Hardiness zones: Canada Zone 3–9
• Exposure: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
• Soil: Well-drained loam, sandy or gravelly soils; avoid waterlogged sites
• Height: 20–25 cm (8–10 in)
• Width: 25–30 cm (10–12 in)
• Foliage: Fine, grey-green, semi-evergreen clumps
• Flower colour: Vivid electric-red, double-ruffled blooms
• Bloom time: Late spring to summer (May–August), with repeat flushes when deadheaded
• Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent blooms and trim back foliage lightly after flowering
• Advantages: Striking long-lasting colour; compact habit ideal for edging and containers; drought- and deer-resistant; pollinator-friendly