Fruit Punch® 'Black Cherry Frost' Pinks Dianthus hybrid

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1 Gallon Pot 

Exposure
  • Part Sun to Sun
Flower Season
  • Spring
  • SummerHeight: 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
  • FEATURES

    This colorful perennial produces loads of semi-double, velvety red flowers with near white edge atop a low mound of silvery blue 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 Inches20cm - 25cm
    Spacing: 
    12 - 14 Inches 30cm - 36cm
    Spread: 
    12 - 14 Inches 30cm - 36cm
    Flower Colors: 
    Red
    Flower Shade: 
    Velvety Red
    Foliage Colors: 
    Blue
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Silvery blue
    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
    Early Fall
    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® 'Black Cherry Frost' Dianthus hybrid USPP 28,605, Can 6,727
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