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Fruit Punch® Black Cherry Frost Pinks Dianthus

Proven Winners

$27.99
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$27.99
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  • USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9
  • Height 8-10 Inches Tall
  • Spread 12-14 Inches Wide

You will be so glad you picked this one. The unforgettable blooms are fragrant and attract pollinators. The color is velvet red with white edges. The foliage provides interest as well with its silver-blue color. It is heat and drought tolerant, making it a perfect summer choice.

Blooms for the Fruit Punch Black Cherry Frost Pinks Dianthus are a velvet red double blooms with white edges. They sit on top of grass like silver-green foliage. Flowering season begins in the early summer and persists with reblooms until early fall. Garden height for this perennial is eight to ten inches. The spread reaches twelve to fourteen inches. Plant as a filler in containers, for its cut or dried flowers, or as a focal point in landscape planting. Other uses are border planting and mass planting.

Fruit Punch Black Cherry Frost Pinks Dianthus Care

The Fruit Punch Black Cherry Frost Pinks Dianthus grows best when planted in full sun. It can handle some shade. Soil should be loose and well drained. Average, neutral to madly alkaline soils are best. Water needs are average for this plant. Water regularly in the first growing season then cut back. The Black Cherry Frost Pinks Dianthus can tolerate periods of drought once established. Shear after flowering to encourage reblooms.

Fruit Punch Black Cherry Frost Pinks Dianthus Spacing

Spacing for the Fruit Punch Black Cherry Frost Pinks Dianthus is twelve to fourteen inches, center on center. Container size for this perennial is six to seven gallons.

Fruit Punch Black Cherry Frost Pinks Dianthus Plant Facts

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Flower Color(s): Red
Bloom Period: Early Summer
Foliage Color(s): Blue to Green
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun
Height Class: Short
Height: 8-10 Inches
Spread: 12-14 Inches
Spacing: 12-14 Inches
Habit: Mounded
Watering: Average
Drought Tolerant: Yes
Resists: Deer
Attracts: Butterflies
Features: Drought; Heat Tolerant; Winter Interest; Salt Tolerant; Fragrant Flower
Scientific Name: Fruit Punch® 'Black Cherry Frost' Dianthus hybrid USPPAF
Common Name: Fruit Punch® Black Cherry Frost Pinks Dianthus
Other Name(s): Pinks
Brand: Proven Winners
SKU:
DIACF

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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Plant Addict Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)

Plant Addicts guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy and healthy, but the plant(s) are being shipped through the mail and accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.

For information on how to care for you new plant please check out our guide. Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)

We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty whether you’re new or an expert. There are many variables outside our control and yours that can cause the demise of your plant(s). Examples would be hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, disease, insects & many other factors. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all the unknowns and will replace your plant if it moves on to the plant afterlife.

The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant purchase. We will cover 100% of the price of the plant but the warranty does not cover shipping cost. Simply let us know if your plant has died within one year of receiving it and we’ll get you a new one shipped out. We may ask for photos for documentation purposes but again we’ll try to make it as easy as possible.

For more information, please go to our Shipping & Returns page at the bottom of the website.

Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

  • If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.  
    • We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location


Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

3 Reviews - Fruit Punch® Black Cherry Frost Pinks Dianthus Show Reviews

  • 5
    Healthy in-bloom...

    Posted by Robert Waring on May 27, 2023

    Prompt delivery of plants. New growth 1 week after planting in containers. I am very pleased with both orders from Plant Addicts.

  • 4
    I havent got any flowers...

    Posted by Mary Ellen Galvin on Jun 30, 2021

    I havent got any flowers yet

  • 5
    Great product.

    Posted by Alice Carter on Jun 29, 2020

    Good delivery packaging. Healthy plant. Thriving