Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
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 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
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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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