- USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9
- Height 8-10 Inches Tall
- Spread 12-14 Inches Wide
These double coral pink blooms are as fragrant as they are beautiful! The Fruit Punch Classic Coral Pinks Dianthus is a continuous bloomer that will tolerate heat and drought. Resistant to deer and loved by pollinators, this is a lovely addition to any landscape or garden. This sun lover is salt tolerant making it a wonderful border plant.
Blue green foliage adds winter interest to your yard. Happy, coral pink, double blooms that appear on top of the compact foliage. Blooms season begins in the early summer to early fall. Both blooms and foliage are fragrant, attracting bees and butterflies. The Fruit Punch Classic Coral Pinks Dianthus has a mounded growing habit and reaches a height of eight to ten inches. Its spread is twelve to fourteen inches. Uses are many and include; border planting, mass planting, edge planting, focal point, cut flowers, dried flowers, and for use as a filler in containers.
Fruit Punch Classic Coral Pinks Dianthus Care
Plant in full sun, ensuring it receives six hours of sun each day for optimal results. It is tolerant to light shade. Soil should be loose, moist, and well drained. Ph levels should be neutral to mildly alkaline. The water needs for the Fruit Punch Classic Coral Pinks Dianthus are average. Once this plant is established it is tolerant to some drought. Clean well in the fall to minimize the possibility of disease and pests. Mulch should be applied for the winter and promptly removed when the season is over. Fertilizer can be applied in the spring.
Fruit Punch Classic Coral Pinks Dianthus Spacing
When planting in containers use a six to seven gallon container. Spacing in landscapes should be twelve to fourteen inches, center on center.
Fruit Punch Classic Coral Pinks Dianthus Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9 |
| Flower Color(s): Pink |
| 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 |
| Attracts: Butterflies |
| Features: Drought; Heat Tolerant; Salt Tolerant; Fragrant Flower |
| Scientific Name: Fruit Punch® 'Classic Coral' Dianthus hybrid USPPAF |
| Common Name: Fruit Punch® Classic Coral Pinks Dianthus |
| Other Name(s): Pinks |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- DIACLQT
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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.
