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Dianthus 'Black Cherry Frost'

Pinks

Plant Type: Perennial

This improved variety replaces ‘Black Cherry Wild’ in the FRUIT PUNCH® Dianthus series. ‘Black Cherry Frost’ has more consistent, formal flowers than its predecessor, and fills the void of dark red flowers in the series. 1¼in, rich, semi-double velvety red flowers have a fine, serrated, near white edge. Flower stems are strong, and are produced above the silvery blue foliage. Members of the Dianthus FRUIT PUNCH® series all share the following traits: fully double, fragrant flowers, and good heat and humidity tolerance. Flowers appear in early summer, and a quick shearing after flowering will encourage them to rebloom in early fall. FRUIT PUNCH® Dianthus are just the right size to edge the front of the sunny border and use in combination containers.


Height

8-10"

Spread

12-14"

Growth Habit

FILLER (mounded)

Landscape Application:

Great for the front of the sunny border and in containers.

Dianthus 'Black Cherry Frost' Plant Care:

Shear back after flowering to encourage fall rebloom. Drought and salt tolerant.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 4 (-30/-20F)

Pinks Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest
Early Season (March - April)
Late Season (July - frost)
Soil Moisture Needs

Low to moderate soil moisture.

Average
Special Benefits
Cut Flower / or Foliage
Fragrant
Nature Attraction
Butterflies
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant