Partial Sun to Full Sun(At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height
6-8 Inches
Mature Spread
12-14 Inches
Growing Zones
4 to 9
These blooms are unique, colorful, are produced in droves! The Fruit Punch Spiked Punch Pinks Dianthus produces fragrant blooms continuously. It is tolerant to heat and attracts pollinators. Adding to its features, is its resistance to deer.
The deep pink blooms with red centers and serrated edges, sit on top of stems produced from the green feathery steel blue foliage. Mounded growing habit reaches a height of six to eight inches, with a spread of twelve to fourteen inches. Bloom season is continuous, beginning in the early summer and lasting until early fall. Plant for its cut flowers, as a border plant, in mass plantings, edging, or as a focal point in your landscape. Use as a filler or thriller in container planting.
Fruit Punch Spiked Punch Pinks Dianthus Care
Plant in full sun to part shade for best results. Soil needs to be loose and remain moist. Ensure the soil is well drained with a pH range of mildly alkaline to neutral. The plant typically needs an average amount of water. Once established, it can tolerate periods of drought sporadically. Fertilize in the spring. Pruning can be beneficial to encourage rebloom. Be sure to remove spent blooms to improve appearance.
Fruit Punch Spiked Punch Pinks Dianthus Spacing
Spacing for the Fruit Punch Spiked Punch Pinks Dianthus is twelve to fourteen inches, center on center. Container size should be at least three to six gallons.
Fruit Punch Spiked Punch Pinks Dianthus Plant Facts
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Flower Color(s): Pink
Bloom Period: Early Summer
Foliage Color(s): Blue
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun
Height Class: Short
Height: 6-8 Inches
Spread: 12-14 Inches
Spacing: 12-14 Inches
Habit: Mounded
Watering: Average
Drought Tolerant: Yes
Attracts: Butterflies
Features: Drought; Heat Tolerant; Salt Tolerant; Fragrant Flower
Scientific Name: Fruit Punch® ‘Spiked Punch’ Dianthus hybrid USPPAF
Common Name: Fruit Punch® Spiked Punch Pinks Dianthus
