The Fruit Punch® Look
Mini Carnation-Style Flowers Above Blue-Toned Foliage
Fruit Punch® Dianthus forms low, rounded mounds covered with fragrant flowers in early summer. The finely textured foliage stays attractive beyond the main bloom period, and a trim after flowering can encourage another flush later in the season. The collection includes ten colors and flower patterns for edging, sunny beds, mass plantings, and containers.
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Fragrant, Carnation-Like Flowers
Double and semi-double blooms rise just above the foliage, with a clove-like fragrance and detailed petal edges that enhance the front of the garden.
2
Blue, Silver & Grey-Green Foliage
Narrow leaves form compact evergreen or semi-evergreen mounds that add texture throughout much of the year.
3
Low, Rounded Habit
Heights generally fall between 6 and 11 inches, placing the flowers close to walkways, patios, bed edges, and the front of mixed perennial borders.
Ten Fruit Punch® Varieties
White, Coral, Raspberry, Fuchsia & Cherry Tones
Flower color ranges from pure white Whipped Cream to deep red and pink-edged Black Cherry Frost, with several pink, coral, raspberry, and fuchsia choices between them.
Whipped Cream
Classic Coral
Raspberry Ruffles
Sweetie Pie
Spiked Punch
Cranberry Cocktail
Cherry Vanilla
Black Cherry Frost
Maraschino
Funky Fuchsia
Find the Right Variety
Compare Fruit Punch® Dianthus
All ten stay low to the ground, but flower color, petal pattern, and mature spread give each cultivar its own garden character.
| Variety |
Flowers |
Mature Size |
Best Effect |
Why Choose It |
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Fruit Punch® Whipped Cream
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Pure white, double |
8–10" H × 12–14" W
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Bright edging / borders |
Only white-flowered selection in the collection
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Fruit Punch® Classic Coral
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Coral pink, double |
8–10" H × 12–14" W
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Warm-toned perennial borders |
Soft coral tone against blue-green foliage
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Fruit Punch® Raspberry Ruffles
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Raspberry pink with thin white edge |
8–10" H × 12–14" W
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Detailed bicolor flowers |
Ruffled raspberry petals with fine pale edging
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Fruit Punch® Sweetie Pie
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True pink with darker eye |
10" H × 12–14" W
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Classic pink planting |
Clear pink color on a compact mound
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Fruit Punch® Spiked Punch
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Fuchsia pink with deep red eye |
6–8" H × 12–14" W
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Lowest border position |
Shortest cultivar with sharply serrated petals
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Fruit Punch® Cranberry Cocktail
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Hot magenta pink |
8–10" H × 12–14" W
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Rich magenta color |
Deep pink-purple flowers above grey-green foliage
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Fruit Punch® Cherry Vanilla
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Deep red with pale pink edge |
8–10" H × 8–12" W
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Compact bicolor accent |
Narrow habit and crisp picotee flower pattern
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Fruit Punch® Black Cherry Frost
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Velvety red with near-white edge |
8–10" H × 12–14" W
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Dramatic container color |
Dark red blooms with pale serrated margins
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Fruit Punch® Maraschino
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Hot cherry red |
9–11" H × 12–14" W
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Clear red flower color |
Cherry-red flowers above silvery blue foliage
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Fruit Punch® Funky Fuchsia
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Fuchsia purple, fully double |
8–10" H × 14–16" W
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Large flower display |
Florist-style flowers reaching about 1.5 to 2 inches wide
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A Low Flowering Edge
Whipped Cream Brightens the Front of a Perennial Border
Fruit Punch® Whipped Cream forms an 8- to 10-inch mound covered with pure white flowers. The low height places the blooms near the front edge of a bed where their color and fragrance are easy to enjoy.
Several plants can create a frothy white ribbon along a path or border. Blue-green foliage continues contributing color after the main flowers fade.
A quick trim after flowering can encourage another flush later in the growing season.
Fruit Punch® Dianthus Quick Facts
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Growing Zones
4–9
Light
Full Sun to Part Sun
Typical Height
6–11 Inches
Bloom Season
Early Summer + Rebloom
Flowers
Fragrant
Attracts
Bees & Butterflies
Foliage
Blue, Silver or Grey-Green
Fruit Punch® Dianthus Care
Sun, Sharp Drainage & a Trim After Flowering
Dianthus performs best when water drains freely around the crown. Full sun, moderate watering, and a post-bloom trim support dense growth and repeat flowering.
Light
Give Plants Plenty of Sun
Full sun sustains the densest growth and heaviest flowering. Light shade can work, particularly if afternoon temperatures run high.
Soil
Choose Loose, Free-Draining Soil
Fruit Punch® prefers neutral to slightly alkaline soil with good drainage. Avoid low areas where water collects around the crown.
Water
Water Regularly During Establishment
Water newly planted dianthus regularly as roots develop. Mature plants tolerate short dry periods better than constantly wet soil.
Rebloom
Shear After the First Flush
Once the early-summer flowers finish, trim the spent stems and faded blooms. Fresh growth can produce another round of flowers later in the season.
Fertilizer
Feed Lightly
Average soil is usually sufficient. A modest spring application of compost or balanced slow-release fertilizer can support growth without stimulating excessive foliage.
Winter
Keep the Crown Dry
Blue-toned foliage can remain through winter in many climates. Good drainage becomes particularly important during cold, wet weather.
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Small Plants, Detailed Flowers
See the Flowers Up Close
Hand-scale images show how much detail is packed into flowers carried only a few inches above the foliage.
Raspberry Ruffles
Raspberry-pink petals have a very thin pale edge that becomes clear at close range.
Classic Coral
Double coral-pink flowers sit above a compact mound only 8 to 10 inches tall.
From One Flower to a Group
Repeating several plants turns the small individual flowers into a wider patch of raspberry color.
Color Contrast in the Border
Classic Coral Against Deep Purple Salvia
Dark purple salvia behind the warm coral-pink flowers adds depth without hiding the dianthus mound.
Their different heights also create a clear layer: Fruit Punch® stays close to the soil, and the salvia carries color higher into the bed.
Blue-green dianthus foliage gives the planting another cool tone between bloom periods.
Fruit Punch® in Containers
Low Mounds Work Well Near Patios & Entries
Their short habit creates a strong visual against decorative pots, and the fragrant flowers are easy to appreciate from nearby seating or walkways.
Cherry Vanilla + Terra Cotta
Warm clay tones echo the red flowers and make a clear backdrop for the blue-green foliage.
Spiked Punch + Black Glaze
Dark pottery brings attention to the fuchsia flowers, red eyes, and steel-blue foliage.
Black Cherry Frost in a Mixed Pot
Purple-silver coral bells and bronze sweet potato vine continue the dark-toned color story around the red-and-white dianthus flowers.
Low Layers for Perennial Gardens
Repeat Fruit Punch® Along the Front of the Bed
The low mounds fit beneath taller perennials and shrubs, creating a flowering foreground in early summer and fall.
Raspberry Ruffles
Raspberry flowers and blue-green foliage offer two levels of color at the front of a mixed perennial bed.
Sweetie Pie
Repeating several plants creates a broad pink foreground around taller summer perennials.
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Why Buy Fruit Punch® Dianthus From Plant Addicts?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fruit Punch® Dianthus FAQs
What is Fruit Punch Dianthus?
Fruit Punch® is a Proven Winners® series of compact perennial dianthus with fragrant double or semi-double flowers and low mounds of blue, silver, or grey-green foliage.
How tall does Fruit Punch Dianthus grow?
The varieties carried by Plant Addicts generally mature between 6 and 11 inches tall. Spiked Punch is the shortest at about 6 to 8 inches.
How wide does Fruit Punch Dianthus get?
Most selections spread about 12 to 14 inches. Cherry Vanilla stays narrower at roughly 8 to 12 inches, and Funky Fuchsia reaches approximately 14 to 16 inches wide.
When does Fruit Punch Dianthus bloom?
The main flowering period begins in early summer. Cutting back spent stems after the first flush can encourage another round of flowers later in the season.
Is Fruit Punch Dianthus fragrant?
Yes. Fragrant flowers are one of the defining traits of the series, with the scent easiest to appreciate near paths, patios, seating areas, and containers.
How much sun does Fruit Punch Dianthus need?
Full sun produces dense growth and abundant flowering. Plants can tolerate light shade, with at least five hours of direct sun a good target.
What soil does Fruit Punch Dianthus prefer?
Loose, well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH is preferred. Avoid planting where water remains around the crown after rain.
Is Fruit Punch Dianthus drought tolerant?
Established plants can tolerate short dry periods. Newly planted dianthus still needs regular water as roots develop.
Can Fruit Punch Dianthus grow in containers?
Yes. The low mounded habit works well in outdoor pots. Choose a container with drainage holes and avoid keeping the potting mix constantly wet.
Does Fruit Punch Dianthus stay evergreen?
Many selections retain blue-toned foliage for much of the year and are described as evergreen or semi-evergreen. Winter foliage retention varies with climate and exposure.
Should Fruit Punch Dianthus be deadheaded?
Trim or shear faded flower stems after the first bloom cycle. This cleans up the plant and encourages fresh growth that can flower again.
Which Fruit Punch Dianthus has white flowers?
Fruit Punch® Whipped Cream produces pure white double flowers above blue-green foliage.
Which Fruit Punch Dianthus is coral?
Fruit Punch® Classic Coral produces fragrant coral-pink double flowers on an 8- to 10-inch mound.
Which Fruit Punch Dianthus has the largest flowers?
Funky Fuchsia is among the largest-flowered selections in the series. Its fully double fuchsia-purple flowers reach approximately 1.5 to 2 inches wide.
Which Fruit Punch Dianthus has the darkest flowers?
Black Cherry Frost has velvety dark red flowers edged in a pale margin. Cherry Vanilla also offers a deep red bicolor look with lighter pink edging.
Where can I buy Fruit Punch Dianthus?
Plant Addicts carries Whipped Cream, Sweetie Pie, Cranberry Cocktail, Black Cherry Frost, Cherry Vanilla, Maraschino, Raspberry Ruffles, Spiked Punch, Classic Coral, and Funky Fuchsia Fruit Punch® Dianthus online. Availability changes through the growing season.
Find Your Fruit Punch®
Choose by Flower Color, Pattern & Mature Spread
Pick Whipped Cream for white, Classic Coral for coral pink, Sweetie Pie for true pink, Raspberry Ruffles for a fine-edged raspberry flower, Spiked Punch or Funky Fuchsia for fuchsia tones, Maraschino for cherry red, or Cherry Vanilla and Black Cherry Frost for dramatic bicolor flowers.
Growing Zones: 4 to 9
Growing Zones: 4 to 9
Growing Zones: 4 to 9
