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The Fruit Punch Cherry Vanilla Pinks Dianthus is sure to bring a dose of happiness to your yard. It has colorful, double blooms that are deep red in color. Its blooms are paired with a gorgeous blue green foliage. It has a fragrant flower and fragrant foliage. This plant will provide your yard with interest for several seasons.
You will be intrigued with its mounded, fragrant, and blue-green foliage. It is paired with rich red blooms that have thin white margins around the edges. The Fruit Punch Cherry Vanilla Pinks Dianthus fragrant blooms bring in pollinators and remain unbothered by deer. The height reaches eight to ten inches with a spread of eight to twelve inches. Bloom season begins in the early summer and lasts until early fall. After the blooming season, this Dianthus brings winter interest to your yard with its foliage. Use in mass planting, border planning, in containers, or as a focal point in your landscape. Its cut flowers look great in any arrangement or in a bouquet all on their own.
Fruit Punch Cherry Vanilla Pinks Dianthus Care
Plant in part sun to full sun. Four to six hours of sun each day is optimal. Soil should have good drainage. You want to plant in soil that is average and alkaline. The soil needs to remain moist. The Fruit Punch Cherry Vanilla Pinks Dianthus has average water needs. It is tolerant to periods of drought once established. A slow-release fertilizer can be applied yearly, in the spring. Provide a quick shearing after flowering to encourage rebloom in the fall.
Fruit Punch Cherry Vanilla Pinks Dianthus Spacing
When planting the Fruit Punch Cherry Vanilla Pinks Dianthus, be sure to space properly, so your plant has room to develop a healthy root system. Spacing needs to be eight to twelve inches, center on center.
Fruit Punch Cherry Vanilla Pinks Dianthus Plant Facts
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8 |
Plant Type: Perennial |
Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Partial Sun |
Mature Height: 6-8 Inches |
Mature Spread: 8-12 Inches |
Mature Spacing: 16-20 Inches |
Habit: Mounded |
Flower Color(s): Red |
Flower Description: N/A |
Bloom Period: Early Summer |
Foliage Type: N/A |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Foliage Description: N/A |
Seasonal Interest: Spring and Summer |
Watering: Average |
Resists: Deer |
Tolerates: Drought |
Attracts: Butterflies |
Container Role: N/A |
Uses: N/A |
Features: Drought; Heat Tolerant; Winter |
Brand: Proven Winners |
Common Name: Fruit Punch® Cherry Vanilla Pinks Dianthus |
Other Name(s): Pinks |
Scientific Name: Fruit Punch® 'Cherry Vanilla' Dianthus hybrid USPP 29,684 |
- SKU:
- DIACV
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.

Also Known 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

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

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

Also Known 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

Also Known 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

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
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Zone 10 | March 31th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
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Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
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This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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