Dianthus ‘Maraschino’ PP27882 (30)ct Flat

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Dianthus ‘Maraschino’ PP27882 (30)ct FlatFRUIT PUNCH® SeriesCommon Name: Pinks

Red flowers are a hot color for a garden, and ‘Maraschino’ delivers with 1¼-1½” wide cherry red flowers and dark burgundy eye. Fluffy, double flowers with deeply fringed petals have a sweet fragrance. If you need something to contrast the green foliage in your garden, ‘Maraschino’ will surprise and delight you with its silvery blue, spiky leaves. The foliage looks great all season and won’t get tired in the heat of summer.

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.

In the carnation family, Dianthus cultivars deliver gorgeous single, semi-double, and fully double flowers. Singles tend to deliver more flowers while doubles are significantly larger, sometimes more than twice the size. Singles also tend to grow quicker and can appear like a carpet in the landscape at maturity.

Dianthus grow best in loose, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soils. Lime can be added to the soil if it is naturally acidic to raise the pH. 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. Regular watering during prolonged dry spells will be necessary. However, they are tolerant of short periods of dryness.

Do a thorough clean-up in the fall to prevent pest and disease problems and add a layer of mulch to protect the evergreen foliage. As soon as the weather begins to warm up, remove all of this mulch to prevent crown rot.

Height: 9-11 InchesSpread: 12.0-14.0 InchesHardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9Flower Color: Red shadesFoliage Color: Green shadesFull Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) – Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)Low to Average Water NeedsAverage Soil QualityBloomtime: Early Summer – Early FallAttracts ButterfliesBee FriendlySeasonal Interest: Dried Seed HeadsEvergreenGrowth Rate: Medium

Border Plant, Container, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Drought Tolerant, Easy To Grow, Edging, Fragrant Flowers, Fragrant Foliage, Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant, Small

Dianthus ‘Maraschino’ is a charming evergreen perennial with masses of fragrant, double, cherry-red flowers with fringed petals and a dark burgundy eye . It blooms in early summer and early fall . This variety belongs to the Fruit Punch series, known for its heat and humidity tolerance .

Dianthus ‘Maraschino’ forms a tight, compact mound of grassy, silvery-blue, spiky leaves . It typically grows 9-11 inches tall and 12-14 inches wide . The foliage provides excellent contrast to the vibrant blooms and remains attractive throughout the season.

Care

This Dianthus performs best in full sun to part shade and loose, well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH . It is drought and salt tolerant but benefits from regular watering during prolonged dry spells . To encourage rebloom in early fall, shear the plant after the initial flowering period . In the fall, clean up any dead or diseased foliage and add a layer of mulch to protect the plant during winter. Remove the mulch in early spring to prevent crown rot .

Uses Dianthus ‘Maraschino’ is a versatile plant with various uses in the landscape:

• Beds and borders: Its compact habit makes it ideal for adding color to the front of borders .
• Rock gardens: It thrives in well-drained soil and adds a vibrant touch to rock gardens.
• Containers: Its compact size and long blooming season make it perfect for container gardening .
• Edging: It can be used as an edging plant along pathways or garden beds.
• Cut flowers: The fragrant blooms are excellent for cut flower arrangements .
• Dried flowers: The flowers can also be dried and used in arrangements.

Companion Plants Dianthus ‘Maraschino’ pairs well with various plants, including:

• Nepeta ‘Cat’s Pajamas’ (Catmint)
• Echinacea Sombrero Adobe Orange (Coneflower)
• Heuchera ‘Black Taffeta’ (Coral Bells)
• Monarda ‘Bubblegum Blast’ (Bee Balm)
• Achillea ‘Firefly Sunshine’
• Geranium ‘Rozanne’
• Helictotrichon sempervirens
• Panicum ‘Cheyenne Sky’
• Sedum ‘Pure Joy’
• Veronica ‘White Wands’

Potential Problems While generally low-maintenance, Dianthus ‘Maraschino’ can be susceptible to certain pests and diseases:

• Pests: Spider mites, aphids, and thrips can infest the plant .
• Diseases: Root rot can occur if the soil is overly moist, and leaf spot can develop, especially in humid conditions .

Thirty (30) plants per flat (or tray). Approximate Plug Measurements: 3 inches deep x 2 inches wide.

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