{"product_id":"dianthus-rockin-purple","title":"Dianthus Rockin'™ Purple","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDianthus Rockin'™ Purple\u003c\/em\u003e: Violet Clusters Built for the Vase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig, rounded clusters of tiny fringed purple flowers, packed tighter than a subway car at rush hour. This sweet William is purple from top to bottom, and if you keep deadheading, the encore keeps going. ROYALTY WITHOUT THE PAPERWORK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eDianthus\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem\u003ebarbatus\u003c\/em\u003e interspecific hybrid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet William\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rockin'™, from PanAmerican Seed (cultivar code PAS1350219)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45–60 cm (18–24 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–30 cm (10–12 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, rounded clusters of small, finely fringed, purple flowers with lilac tones and a light scent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early summer to early fall, with more flowers when deadheaded (June to September)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow, deep green leaves in a dense clump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long bloom season, good cut flower, lightly fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it in groups in the middle of a sunny border, in a cutting garden or in large containers. Choose a spot where the soil drains well, not a low area that sits wet in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 'Rockin' Purple' in a sunny, dry bed with indigo, hot pink and a dark grass. \u003cem\u003eLewisia 'Little Tutti Frutti'\u003c\/em\u003e tucks in at the front at 15 cm with mixed pastel flowers in May and June. \u003cem\u003eSedum SunSparkler® 'Blue Pearl'\u003c\/em\u003e adds blue leaves and hot pink flowers at 15 to 20 cm in August and September. \u003cem\u003eBaptisia Decadence® 'Blueberry Sundae'\u003c\/em\u003e brings indigo-blue spikes at 90 cm in June and July. \u003cem\u003eAndropogon 'Blackhawks'\u003c\/em\u003e stands behind at 150 cm, its blades darkening to purple-black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun to part sun, in well-drained soil that is neutral to slightly alkaline. The best flowering comes with full sun. Loosen heavy clay with grit or compost, or raise the bed slightly. Water through the first season and during dry spells. Deadhead faded clusters to keep new flowers coming. Tidy and cut back in early spring. Sweet William can be short-lived, so refresh the planting every few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet William, \u003cem\u003eDianthus barbatus\u003c\/em\u003e, comes from the mountains of southern Europe and is classically a biennial. PanAmerican Seed developed the Rockin'™ series as interspecific hybrids that flower in their first year and return as perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Thoughts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it in the cutting garden and you'll never pay for a bouquet again. YOUR FLORIST WILL MISS YOU.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Perennials","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon Pot \/ Purple \/ 5","offer_id":67822589608214,"sku":"DIANROP01","price":22.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/5366\/4534\/files\/Dianthus_Rockin_Purple.png?v=1793284549","url":"https:\/\/blacksheepperennials.com\/products\/dianthus-rockin-purple","provider":"Black Sheep Perennials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}