Ruby's Tuesday Carnations

I have planted an Award Winning Devon Cottage (TM) Ruby's Tuesday Carnation (Dianthus hybrid) in a large terra cotta pot in full sun.  These carnations grow upright and bloom bright red flowers during Spring and Summer that attract butterflies and are excellent cut flowers (above, my Ruby's Tuesday in May 2010).

Growing Tips: Ruby's Tuesday Carnations prefer full to partial sun, regular watering.  Fertilizing is recommended for best results but I have never fertilized my carnations and they come back every year.  Grows 10" - 14" tall, space 18" apart.

Perennial Tips: Trim back flower stems in Fall for new blooms next year.  Cover exposed soil with hazelnut shell mulch during the winter. Note: This is an annual except in zones 7 - 11.