Fruit Punch® 'Raspberry Ruffles' Pinks Dianthus hybrid

$22.99


Exposure
  • Part Sun to Sun
Flower Season
  • Spring
  • Summer
Mature Size
Height: 8" - 10"
Spread: 12" - 14"
 

This plant is hardy in zones 4 - 9

Zones are based on the average annual extreme minimum temperature an area is expected to receive during the winter. They are used to determine whether a plant is likely to be perennial in your area. If the number in the green box below is within the zone range listed for the plant, it will be hardy for you and thrive in your climate.

  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

What is my hardiness zone?

North Bay, Ontario
Zone 4

Features

This colorful perennial produces large, double, raspberry pink flowers with razor thin white edges atop a polished, upright mound of blue-green foliage. Use it to edge sunny borders and pathways.

Fragrant Flower
Fragrant Foliage
Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer
Winter Interest
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Salt Tolerant
Attracts: 
Bees
Butterflies

Characteristics

Plant Type: 
 Perennial
 
Height Category: 
 Short
 
Garden Height: 
 8 - 10 Inches 20cm - 25cm
 
Spacing: 
 12 - 14 Inches 30cm - 36cm
 
Spread: 
 12 - 14 Inches 30cm - 36cm
 
Flower Colors: 
 Pink
 
Flower Shade: 
 Raspberry pink
 
Foliage Colors: 
 Blue
 Green
 
Foliage Shade: 
 Blue green
 
Habit: 
 Mounded
 
Container Role: 
 Filler

Plant Needs

Light Requirement: 
 Part Sun to Sun

The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

Maintenance Category: 
 Easy
Bloom Time: 
 Early Summer
Hardiness Zones: 
 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Water Category: 
 Average
Needs Good Drainage
Soil Fertility Requirement: 
 Average Soil
Soil PH Category: 
 Alkaline Soil
 Neutral Soil
Uses: 
 Border Plant
 Container
 Cut Flower
 Dried Flower
 Edging Plant
 Landscape
 Mass Planting
Maintenance Notes: 
 

Grows best in full sun to light shade and loose, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Tolerates dry soil for short periods.

Fruit Punch® 'Raspberry Ruffles' Dianthus hybrid USPP 30,073, Can 6,731
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