Fruit Punch Cranberry Cocktail Pinks Dianthus

This perennial produces fragrant 2-inch-wide carnation-like double magenta pink blossoms that form above its low mound of feathery gray-green foliage. It reblooms all summer long. The flowers attract butterflies and deer tend to leave it alone.rThis plant will reach 8 to 10 inches high with a 12 to 14-inch spread. It’s heat, drought and salt tolerant. Fruit Punch Cranberry Cocktail Pinks Dianthus is a fantastic choice for border gardens, containers, mass plantings and along pathways, patios and decks. It’s a great choice for long-lasting bouquets. The flowers can also be dried for use in craft projects.rFruit Punch Cranberry Cocktail Pinks Dianthus CarerGrow Fruit Punch Cranberry Cocktail Pinks Dianthus in full sun to partial shade conditions in loose, well-drained soil in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 9. Shear the top of the plant after the blossom fade to encourage a second flush of flowers in the fall.rFruit Punch Cranberry Cocktail Pinks Dianthus SpacingrSpace individual plants 12 to 14 inches apart, center on center. It can also be grown in garden planters over 8 inches wide.rrFruit Punch Cranberry Cocktail Pinks Dianthus Plant FactsrrrrUSDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9rrrFlower Color(s): Pink to RedrrrBloom Period: Early SummerrrrFoliage Color(s): Blue to GreenrrrLight Exposure: Partial Sun to Full SunrrrHeight Class: ShortrrrHeight: 8-10 InchesrrrSpread: 12-14 InchesrrrSpacing: 12-14 InchesrrrHabit: MoundedrrrWatering: AveragerrrDrought Tolerant: YesrrrResists: DeerrrrAttracts: ButterfliesrrrFeatures: Drought; Heat Tolerant; Winter Interest; Salt Tolerant; Fragrant FlowerrrrScientific Name: Fruit Punch® ‘Cranberry Cocktail’ Dianthus hybrid USPPAFrrrCommon Name: Fruit Punch® Cranberry Cocktail Pinks DianthusrrrOther Name(s): PinksrrrBrand: Proven Winners