Dianthus Fruit Punch® 'Classic Coral' #1

'Classic Coral' is the long-awaited missing color of the FRUIT PUNCH® series. In early summer a splash of double, striking coral pink flowers is produced over a tight, compact mound of blue-green foliage.

Members of the Dianthus FRUIT PUNCH® series share the following traits: semi to 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.

Dianthus grow best in loose, well-drained soils. Dianthus can be grown in full sun or part shade, but the foliage will not be as lush and fewer flowers will be produced if it is grown in hot, dry areas. Water regularly during prolonged dry spells. 

Companion Plants: Stachys (Lamb's Ear), Sedum (Stonecrop), Salvia (Meadow Sage)