This carpet arrived the next day!  I couldn't believe how fast it shipped!  I had read all the reviews and wanted a true red carpet.  It looks fantastic with my red and navy screened porch decor.  The red appears cherry red even though there are some orange threads mixed in with the red.  The carpet is also thicker than most outdoor carpets and feels great to walk on.  I have it on my screened porch so I can't speak to whether or not it dries quickly or would hold up on an uncovered porch.