Fruit Punch® Cherry Vanilla Pinks Dianthus

Light Needs

Part Sun to Full Sun

(5+ Hours Direct Sun)

Mature Height

8-10 Inches

Mature Spread

8-12 Inches

Growing Zones

4 to 9

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.

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Variety	Flowers	Mature Size	Best For	Why Choose It
Fruit Punch® Whipped Cream Dianthus	Pure white, double	8–10" H × 12–14" W	Bright edging	Only white-flowered selection
Fruit Punch® Classic Coral Dianthus	Coral pink, double	8–10" H × 12–14" W	Warm-color borders	Soft coral blooms over blue-green foliage
Fruit Punch® Raspberry Ruffles Dianthus	Raspberry pink with thin white edge	8–10" H × 12–14" W	Detailed bicolor flowers	Ruffled petals with fine pale edging
Fruit Punch® Sweetie Pie Dianthus	True pink with darker eye	10" H × 12–14" W	Classic pink planting	Clear pink flowers with a darker center
Fruit Punch® Spiked Punch Dianthus	Fuchsia pink with deep red eye	6–8" H × 12–14" W	Front of the border	Shortest selection with deeply serrated petals
Fruit Punch® Cranberry Cocktail Dianthus	Hot magenta pink	8–10" H × 12–14" W	Rich magenta color	Saturated flowers above grey-green foliage
Fruit Punch® Cherry Vanilla Dianthus	Deep red with pale pink edge	8–10" H × 8–12" W	Small spaces / containers	Narrowest habit with a crisp picotee pattern
Fruit Punch® Black Cherry Frost Dianthus	Velvety red with near-white edge	8–10" H × 12–14" W	Dramatic bicolor	Dark red flowers with pale serrated margins
Fruit Punch® Maraschino Dianthus	Hot cherry red, double	9–11" H × 12–14" W	Clear red color	Cherry-red flowers above silvery blue foliage
Fruit Punch® Funky Fuchsia Dianthus	Fuchsia purple, fully double	8–10" H × 14–16" W	Fruit Punch® Cherry Vanilla Pinks Dianthus Plant Facts Growing Conditions Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones USDA Zones 4 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop) Sun Exposure Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun) Mature Height 8-10 Inches Mature Spread 8-12 Inches Growth Habit , Mounded Water Needs Dry Flowers & Foliage Flower Colors , Red Flower Description Red Bloom Time Spring Foliage Color , Blue, Green Foliage Description Green Foliage Type , Herbaceous Seasonal Interest , Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, 3 Season Interest Garden Benefits AttractsBees Butterflies ResistsDeer ToleratesHeat Drought Salt SafetyKid Safe FeaturesAttracts Pollinators Cut Flowers Foliage Interest Fragrant Low Maintenance Continuous or Reblooming Flowering Great ForBorders Edging Mass Planting Combinations Containers Hanging Baskets Sensory Gardens Wildlife Gardens Container RoleFiller Plant Overview Common Name Fruit Punch® Cherry Vanilla Pinks Dianthus Botanical Name Dianthus hybrid USPP 29,684 Brand Proven Winners Simple Plant Spacing Calculator Planting Shape Rectangle Circle Known Area Length (ft) Width (ft) Diameter (ft) Or enter radius below Radius (ft) Known Area (sq ft) Plant Spacing On-Center (in) Pattern Square (grid) Triangular (staggered) Fill edge gaps (max plants) Enter area to see results. Visual Preview Print / Save PDF Powered by SKU: DIACV 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. Quart Pot 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 2.5 Quart 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 #1 Pot 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 #2 Pot 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 #3 Pot 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 #5 Pot 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 Learn more about container sizes. Best in Class Warranty We stand behind our plants with industry-leading guarantees to give you peace of mind. Arrival Guarantee We want your plants to arrive in great condition! If you notice any issues upon delivery, contact us within 3 days. Free 1-Year Plant Warranty Starting January 1, 2026 all bushes, perennials & trees purchased come with an extended 1-year warranty for added confidence. If your plant dies due to a health issue within a year, we’ll make it right. Learn more about our warranty Plants Shipping Now Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed. Shipping Destinations Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally. This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: 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. If you have any questions about shipping restrictions, feel free to reach out to our team! Close × Fruit Punch® Cherry Vanilla Pinks Dianthus Related Categories ❮ ❯ Close × ! OK Cancel