Fruit Punch® 'Cherry Vanilla' Dianthus
Perennial
- Carnation-like blooms with ruffled confection of red-pink & crisp white.
- Handsome blue-green foliage makes a nice textural accent.
- Long-blooming, excellent cut flower for small arrangements.
- Sun-loving perennial ground cover is hardy and heat tolerant.
- Zones 4-9, sun, 10" tall x 12" wide at maturity.
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Description
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Patent #: PP29684
Common name: Carnation, pinks, cheddar pinks
Zone: 4 – 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 8- 10" X 8-12"
Flower color: Red
Foliage color: Blue-green
Season of interest: Late spring - early summer
Bloom time: Spring, summer
Features: Space savers, Proven Winners, low flammability, ground covers, deer resistant, container plants, best for beginners
Uses: Alpine and rock, container gardening, cottage gardening, edging, erosion control, ground cover, massing, rock garden, slopes, small spaces, under planting
How to Grow
Light: Full sun is preferred; can grow in part shade, though the blooms will not be as prolific.
Water: Average water needs. Drought tolerant once established, but should be watered regularly during periods of hot, dry weather.
Spacing: 12 inches
Fertilizing: Nothing special required; one application of garden fertilizer in early spring is sufficient.
Winterizing: Remove all the dead and fallen plant matter to prevent the risk of rot or damage. Evergreen perennial may look a bit tatty coming out of harsh winters, but will recover as spring begins.
Maintenance & pruning: Little to no pruning or maintenance needed. Though deadheading is not required, it will encourage additional flower production. Cut blooms as desired to use in arrangements.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.
It didn't survive. Arrived quickly, well packed.
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This plant has really taken off. I planted it almost a year ago and it is really performing well in Ohio!
arrived on great shape!
This plant came healthy and beautifully packaged. I can't wait to plant. I would definitely buy from this seller again.
Grt looking plant
Died after planting ..???? Why
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The plant looks great, very healthy. Will look wonderful on my mother’s grave.
Do not looked healthy
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to us to start the claims process. We look forward to helping!
Ordered 6 initially and after two weeks one plant died. Ordered I more and replanted. Too soon to tell how they will fare
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As above
We're sorry you're having trouble with your plants. Our team of horticulture experts would love to take a closer look! Please contact us at [email protected] with your order number and photos of the plants so we can better assist you. All orders are covered by our 60-day guarantee. We look forward to helping! https://bit.ly/ggp-guarantee
These arrived looking healthy and already budding. They’ve been in the ground for a couple of weeks and the striking flowers have opened up. Very happy.
Packaged very carefully and well, fast shipping and healthy plants!
Love that the product arrived in good condition.
I ordered three Fruit Punch Dianthus and this should be in the worst condition compared with the others in the same package. The plant came in green but carried several black dead buds which made me worry. But the leaves looked still green and in good shape. Hopefully, it will recover from the shipment.
Hello! Thank you for leaving a reveiw. We're sorry that you're unsatisfied with your plants. Please note that dianthus is a perennial that benefits from deadheading old, spent flowers (this is noted on the product page in the 'how to grow' section:https://www.greatgardenplants.com/collections/perennials-dianthus/products/fruit-punch-cherry-vanilla-dianthus). Removing spent blooms will allow the plant to reallocate energy into producing more flowers. This encourages overall health for the plant as well as prevents any disease. You're plant is still healthy, but deadheading spent blooms throughout the season will keep a more tidy appearance, and promote new growth. Our customer service team would love to hear from you. Please email pictures of the plants to [email protected], making sure to put your order number and name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible. Happy gardening!
After all this time it is alive but it has not done anything. It just looks like a green ball. When will flowers come out?
Hello Raul!
It looks like you placed your order after these plants have already bloomed. You can expect blooms for the beauties to begin in early summer!
I'm a little disappointed that my plants have not bloomed yet. I believe they were supposed to Bloom in late Spring
Can the be planted in the fall or early Spring
Hello! Fall is a great time for planting in both cool and warm climates. In cool zones, get to the task at least six weeks before the ground freezes. Note that this isn’t when the first frost happens, but when the soil becomes unworkable and roots won’t be able to take up water and nutrients. In warm to hot areas, fall planting is recommended because it provides the longest possible time until the most stressful weather conditions – summer heat – return.
how do you collect seeds
Thank you for contacting us! We ship you ship plants and not seeds. This plant is a registered patent product and propagating it or collecting seeds to propagate is strictly prohibited.
Do these plants stay green during the winter months, or do they reappear In the spring?
Hi Edward! Dianthus will go dormant during the winter, then reappear in the spring.