Fruit Punch® 'Spiked Punch' Pinks Dianthus hybrid
- Part Sun to Sun
- Spring
- Summer
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
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DETAILS
FEATURES
This colorful perennial produces loads of double, vibrant fuchsia pink flowers with a deep red eye and heavily serrated edges atop a low mound of steel blue foliage. Use it to edge sunny borders and pathways.
Fragrant FlowerFragrant FoliageContinuous Bloom or RebloomerWinter InterestHeat TolerantDrought TolerantSalt TolerantAttracts:BeesButterfliesCHARACTERISTICS
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:6 - 8 Inches15cm - 20cmSpacing:12 - 14 Inches 30cm - 36cmSpread:12 - 14 Inches 30cm - 36cmFlower Colors:PinkFlower Shade:Fuchsia pinkFoliage Colors:BlueFoliage Shade:Steel blueHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPLANT NEEDS
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunThe 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:EasyBloom Time:Early SummerEarly FallHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageNeeds Good DrainageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil PH Category:Alkaline SoilNeutral SoilUses:Border PlantContainerCut FlowerDried FlowerEdging PlantLandscapeMass PlantingUses Notes:Best in landscapes, can be used in containers.
Maintenance Notes:Grows best in sun to light shade and loose, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Tolerates dry soil for short periods.
Fruit Punch® 'Spiked Punch' Dianthus hybrid USPP 28,635, Can PBRAF 5,817All Pictures and Information Copied from Proven Winners