Pink 'Cranberry Cocktail', Cranberry Cocktail Pink, Fruit Punch Series, PP28603 CPBR5814
Perfect for small spaces, Dianthus ‘Cranberry Cocktail’ (Pink) is a charming evergreen perennial with masses of sweetly scented, double, carnation-like, hot magenta pink flowers, adorned with serrated petals. Blooming in early summer and early fall, the large blossoms, 2 in. across (5 cm), rise above a low mound of grassy, gray-green leaves. Easy to grow, and heat and humidity tolerant, this garden pink is perfect for adding a splash of color to the garden. It is an excellent addition to the front of sunny borders, rock gardens, or decorative containers. Dianthus ‘Cranberry Cocktail’ belongs to the Fruit Punch series.
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Dianthus |
| Common names | Pink, Gillyflower, Dianthus Flower |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early), Fall |
| Height | 8" - 10" (20cm - 25cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 12" - 15" (30cm - 40cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Dianthus |
| Common names | Pink, Gillyflower, Dianthus Flower |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early), Fall |
| Height | 8" - 10" (20cm - 25cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 12" - 15" (30cm - 40cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Dianthus ‘Cranberry Cocktail’ (Pink) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Dianthus ‘Cranberry Cocktail’ (Pink) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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