- USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9
- Height 8-10 Inches Tall
- Spread 12-14 Inches Wide
This stunning dianthus is more eye-catching than traditional dianthus plants. It produces double raspberry-colored blossoms that can grow to almost 2 inches in diameter. It’s a great choice for adding florist quality flowers to your home garden in early summer. The low mound of upright blue-green foliage complements the blossoms.
The serrated petals of Fruit Punch Raspberry Ruffles Dianthus have a thin white edge and maintain their bright color throughout its flowering period. Cut the flowers back when they begin to fade to encourage reblooming in the fall. This plant is the perfect size for use in the front of border gardens, along walkways and in containers. It can also be used as an accent plant or in mass plantings and rock gardens. This perennial will grow to 6 to 8 inches in height and 8 to 12 inches in width.
Fruit Punch Raspberry Ruffles Pinks Dianthus Care
Fruit Punch Raspberry Ruffles Pinks Dianthus is deer resistant, drought and salt tolerant plus it attracts bees and butterflies. Its fragrant blossoms make great cut flowers for adding to bouquets. It grows best in full sun to light shade in loose, well-drained soil in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 9. It’s resistant to root rot, leaf scorch, powdery mildew and leaf spot.
Fruit Punch Raspberry Ruffles Pinks Dianthus Spacing
Dianthus are sometimes commonly referred to as pinks. Space this easy to grow perennial a minimum of 12 to 14 inches apart on center.
Fruit Punch Raspberry Ruffles 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 |
| Resists: n/a |
| Attracts: Butterflies |
| Features: Drought; Salt Tolerant; Fragrant Flower |
| Scientific Name: Fruit Punch® 'Raspberry Ruffles' Dianthus hybrid USPPAF |
| Common Name: Fruit Punch® Raspberry Ruffles Pinks Dianthus |
| Other Name(s): Pinks |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
- SKU:
- DIARRQT
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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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.
