Fruit Punch® 'Sweetie Pie' Dianthus
Perennial
- Cute pink blooms are just like miniature carnations.
- Attractive spiky blue foliage makes an ideal edging plant.
- Long-blooming perennial ground cover.
- Sun loving perennial is hardy & heat tolerant.
- Zones 4-9, sun, 10" tall x 14" wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Patent #: USPP 27,989
Common name: pinks
Zone: 4 – 9
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 10" X 12-14"
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Blue-green
Season of interest: Late spring - early summer
Bloom time: Spring, summer
Features: Suitable for slopes, space savers, Proven Winners, low flammability, ground covers, deer resistant, container plants, best or beginners
Uses: Alpine and rock, container gardening, Cottage gardening, edging, erosion control, ground cover, massing, rock garden, small spaces, under planting
How to Grow
Light: Full sun is preferred but will tolerate part shade though the blooms might not be as prolific.
Water: Average water needs. Drought tolerant once established, but should be watered regularly during extended drought conditions.
Spacing: 14 inches
Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, timed release fertilizer in early spring.
Winterizing: Remove all the dead and fallen plant matter so that diseases do not overwinter in it. A four inch mulch layer of straw or pine boughs will help protect the soil temperature, and keep the frost from heaving the roots. Remove the mulch in spring when they begin actively growing again.
Maintenance & pruning: Little to no pruning or maintenance needed. Deadheading is highly recommended to promote a flush of flowers. Clumps can be divided every 2 or 3 years to encourage better flower production.
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.
