Dianthus 'Pomegranate Kiss' PP21895 |
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Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
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| | Series Name: FRUIT PUNCH™ Series
Common Name: Pinks |
This deep velvety red, fragrant, double selection has petals that are irregularly splashed and streaked with rose pink and have a matching sharply serrated, rose pink edge. The flowers lighten a bit in color as they age. They contrast superbly with the glaucous blue-green, grassy foliage. Use this short selection to line sunny pathways or in rock gardens.
Intro Year: 2008
Breeder: Kevin Hurd
Introducer: Walters Gardens, Inc.
Parentage: Female parent: 'Double Spotty'
Origin: Not Native to North America
Characteristics:
Height:
6 Inches
Spread:
8 Inches
Flower Color:
Red shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sun or Shade?:
Full sun (> 6 hrs. direct sun)
Part shade (4-6 hrs. direct sun)
Wet or dry?:
Low water needs
Average water needs
Want to see wings?:
Attracts butterflies
Need critter resistant plants?:
Deer resistant
How fast should it grow?:
Medium
When should it bloom?:
Early summer
Early fall
Looking for seasonal interest?:
Evergreen (in some or all zones)
How's your soil?:
Average Soil
Sweet or Sour Soil?:
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)
What's your garden style?:
Container/Patio
Cottage
Rock Garden
Eclectic
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.
The female parent of all members of the double flowered FRUIT PUNCH™ series is D. 'Double Spotty'. 'Double Spotty' was a selected seedling of 'Spotty' made by the Fleming Brothers. 'Spotty' was the result of a 40-year breeding program conducted by the Fleming Brothers.
What came first--the color or the flower? The color we call "pink" was actually named after "Pinks," the common name of Dianthus.