Fruit Punch® 'Funky Fuchsia' Dianthus
Perennial
- Blue-green, semi-evergreen foliage contrasts bright fuchsia blooms!
- Sun-loving, deer-resistant, & easy-care.
- Ideal perennial ground cover for borders & rock gardens.
- Double blooms can be cut for arrangements.
- Zones 4-9, sun, 10" tall x 16" wide at maturity.
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Description
Dianthus are hardy and tough perennials that are suitable for gardeners of any level. They're often the favorite of growers here at Great Garden Plants because they're effortless to grow and always fill the greenhouse with a light fragrance. They're drought tolerant, deer resistant, and packed full of flower power with bright carnation-like flowers. While we don't recommend it, we always joke they could be run over by a truck and still keep their cheerful disposition. Try planting them in rock gardens, containers, mass planting, or even small spaces for a memorable display.
Details
Patent #: PPAF
Common name: Carnation, pinks, cheddar pinks
Zone: 4 – 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 8- 10" X 14-16"
Flower color: Pink
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's doing well. Arrived in good shape.
I ordered a enchinacea. Planted it when I got it. It’s dead.
I ordered another one. It’s not dead but it’s not doing great. It might get better.
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healthy and strong waiting for it to bloom a very sturdy plant
healthy plants
these arrived in great condition
This plant came very healthy and was packaged beautifully. Can't wait to plant. I would definitely buy from this seller again
I've ordered here several times. Some shipments are on time, others are a few days late. This spring I have received everything on time with healthy plants, so I decided to place a large order to finish up my landscape. Shipment was supposed to be here 6/4, then 6/5, then 6/6 and still no plants. Nobody seems to know where my plants are. I'm not sure I will order again unless they have other shipping options. I would gladly pay for overnight if it was offered instead of having my plants sit in a box for a week before arrival.
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On time
It didn't make it. Along with the fire spinner i ordered. But everything else is thriving.
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