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Dianthus Fruit Punch® 'Cherry Vanilla' PP29684

Scientific Name: Dianthus 'Cherry Vanilla'

Also Known As

  • Dianthus Fruit Punch 'Cherry Vanilla'
  • Cherry Vanilla Pinks

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4"-8"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Dianthus Fruit Punch® 'Cherry Vanilla' PP29684 plant details

Dianthus Fruit Punch® 'Cherry Vanilla' PP29684 is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dianthus Fruit Punch® 'Cherry Vanilla' PP29684

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, fragrant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianthus Fruit Punch® 'Cherry Vanilla' PP29684

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dianthus Fruit Punch 'Cherry Vanilla' has fully double, mini carnation-like, ruffled flowers in deep red wtih light pink picotee edges. Top it off with sweet fragrance and textural, blue-green foliage and you've got a great option for the front of the border, containers, rock gardens and other sunny sites. Shear after their spring bloom to encourage a fall rebloom.

Gardening facts about Dianthus Fruit Punch® 'Cherry Vanilla' PP29684 plant

How to Grow Dianthus Fruit Punch® 'Cherry Vanilla' PP29684

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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