Professional Growing Information I love mini carnations, and this plant first caught my eye because they remind me of carnations. Beautiful coloring, and a perfect addition to my landscape.
Fruit Punch® 'Apple Slice' 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
8" - 10"
Spread
10" - 12"
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Details
Features
I BLOOM for your PLEASURE.This colorful perennial produces fragrant, double, velvety red blossoms with pale pink markings atop a low mound of blue-green foliage. Use it to edge sunny borders and pathways.
Fragrant FlowerContinuous Bloom or RebloomerHeat TolerantDrought TolerantSalt TolerantAttracts:ButterfliesResists:DeerCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:8 - 10 InchesSpacing:10 - 12 InchesSpread:10 - 12 InchesFlower Colors:RedFlower Shade:RedFoliage Colors:BlueFoliage Shade:BlueHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunMaintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Early SummerHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageNeeds Good DrainageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil PH Category:Alkaline SoilUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses Notes:Best in landscapes, can be used in containers.
Maintenance Notes:Grows best in sun to light shade and loose, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Tolerates dry soil for short periods.
Fruit Punch® 'Apple Slice' Dianthus hybrid USPP 21,842 -
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