Fruit Punch^® 'Maraschino' Pinks Dianthus hybrid

Exposure

Part Sun to Sun

The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

Flower Season

Spring
Summer

Mature Size

Height

9 - 11"

Spread

12 - 14"

This plant is hardy in zones 4 - 9

Zones are based on the lowest average temperature an area is expected to receive during the winter. They are used to determine whether a plant is likely to be perennial in your area. If your zone is equal to or higher than the zone listed for the plant, it will be hardy for you and thrive in your climate.

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Features

I BLOOM for your PLEASURE.

This colorful perennial produces fragrant, double, hot cherry red blossoms atop a low mound of silvery blue, spiky foliage. Use it to edge sunny borders and pathways.

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Foliage

Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer

Winter Interest

Heat Tolerant

Drought Tolerant

Salt Tolerant

Attracts:

Bees

Butterflies

Resists:

Deer

Characteristics

Plant Type:
Perennial

Height Category:
Short

Garden Height:
9 - 11 Inches

Spacing:
12 - 14 Inches

Spread:
12 - 14 Inches

Flower Colors:
Red

Flower Shade:
Red

Foliage Colors:
Blue

Foliage Shade:
Silvery blue

Habit:
Mounded

Container Role:
Filler

Plant Needs

Light Requirement:
Part Sun to Sun

Maintenance Category:
Easy

Bloom Time:
Early Summer

Bloom Time:
Early Fall

Hardiness Zones:
4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Water Category:
Average

Needs Good Drainage

Soil Fertility Requirement:
Average Soil

Soil PH Category:
Alkaline Soil

Soil PH Category:
Neutral Soil

Uses:
Border Plant

Uses:
Container

Uses:
Cut Flower

Uses:
Dried Flower

Uses:
Edging Plant

Uses:
Landscape

Uses:
Mass Planting

Uses Notes:

Best used in landscapes, can be used in containers

Maintenance Notes:

Grows best in full sun to light shade and loose, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Tolerates dry soil for short periods.

Fruit Punch^® 'Maraschino' Dianthus hybrid USPP 27,882, Can PBRAF

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I purchased 8 of these from a local nursery, 5 died shortly after planting. To replace those 5 I ordered directly from PW. One of those five and two more of the original 8 have now died as well. Of 13 total plants purchased and planted 8 bloomed then died and only 5 remain. There are other dianthus planted in the same area, next to these, which are doing fantastically. Not sure how many will survive to winter much less come back next year. I would love to have the dynamic splash of red in this bed but if they always die then I will make do with something else. If all 5 come back next year and are healthy I'll consider replanting the same, if not then moving on to the next option.

Todd S.

7 weeks ago
Unsatisfied Did not survive, inferior performance or did not bloom well - won't grow again.

This is the first year I planted Maraschino Dianthus and, so far, I love them. They stand out with a deep red colored flower and have bloomed for 1 month, so far. I am buying more now.

Gayle

Ohio

United States

12 weeks ago
Outstanding My favorite plant, I recommend to others all the time and explain the reasons why I like it so much.
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