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You’re going to love this one! The Fruit Punch® Maraschino Pinks Dianthus is a continuous bloomer with winter interest and fragrant flowers and foliage. The cherry red blooms bring a burst of color that looks great in any landscape or garden.
The fragrant, silver-blue foliage brings unique interest to your yard. It is paired with fragrant, double, bright red blooms. The Fruit Punch Maraschino Pinks Dianthus is tolerant to heat and drought. It will bring pollinators to your yard and is resistant to deer. Bloom season begins in early summer and lasts until early fall. The garden height is nine to eleven inches with a spread of twelve to fourteen inches. Uses include, border planting, container planting, use for its cut flowers, edging, mass planting, or as a focal point in any landscape.
Fruit Punch Maraschino Pinks Dianthus Care
Plant in full sun for best results. It is tolerable to short periods of shade or filtered sun. Soil should be loose and remain well drained. Soil pH should be slightly alkaline to neutral. Once established, the Fruit Punch® Maraschino Pinks Dianthus is tolerable to mild periods of drought. Water needs are average. Apply compost or a slow release fertilizer in the spring. Light trimming can be done to encourage rebloom.
Fruit Punch Maraschino Pinks Dianthus Spacing
Spacing for the Fruit Punch Maraschino Pinks Dianthus should be twelve to fourteen inches center on center. If container planting is desired, plant in a ten-gallon sized container.
Fruit Punch Maraschino Pinks Dianthus Plant Facts
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9 |
Flower Color(s): Red |
Bloom Period: Early Summer |
Foliage Color(s): Blue |
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
Height Class: Short |
Height: 9-11 Inches |
Spread: 12-14 Inches |
Spacing: 12-14 Inches |
Habit: Mounded |
Watering: Average |
Drought Tolerant: Yes |
Resists: Deer |
Attracts: Butterflies |
Features: Drought; Heat Tolerant; Salt Tolerant; Fragrant Flower |
Scientific Name: Fruit Punch® 'Maraschino' Dianthus hybrid USPP 27,882 |
Common Name: Fruit Punch® Maraschino Pinks Dianthus |
Other Name(s): Pinks |
Brand: Proven Winners |
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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 24th |
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 |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.