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Dianthus 'Cranberry Ice' PP18342

Also Known As

  • Cranberry Ice Garden Pink

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Dianthus 'Cranberry Ice' PP18342 plant details

Dianthus 'Cranberry Ice' PP18342 is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In summer pink and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dianthus 'Cranberry Ice' PP18342

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianthus 'Cranberry Ice' PP18342

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Spicily fragrant and brightly colored, each rich-cranberry petal of this 6-12" edger is fringed in pink with 2 large pink hearts in the center: each flower a valentine!; deer-resistant, butterfly irresistible! S/M/GDr PPAF

Gardening facts about Dianthus 'Cranberry Ice' PP18342 plant

How to Grow Dianthus 'Cranberry Ice' PP18342

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun

Features

  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • red
  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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