Dianthus ‘Black Cherry Frost’ ~ Fruit Punch Black Cherry Frost Dianthus

Black Cherry Frost Dianthusis a compact mat-forming evergreenperennialwith blue-grey foliage and hairy stems. Masses of fragrant semi-double velvet red flowers with frosted frilled edges bloom first inearly summer, andagain inearly fallif deadheaded. Blooms bestinfull sunandslightlyalkaline, moist, and well-drained soil. Black Cherry Frost is heat, drought, and salt tolerant.

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:Low Maintenance. Water regularly.Deadhead to extend bloom. Susceptible to rot and rust. Crown rot may occur in poorly-drained soils.

LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings,Borders,Woodland Garden,Rock Gardens,Foundational Plantings, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:Phlox,Speedwell,Coneflower

IMAGE:Photos by Proven Winners,Fruit Punch ‘Black Cherry Frost’ Pinks

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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