Dianthus 'Cranberry Ice' PP18342 COPF

Common Name: Pinks

Another exciting new addition to the WHETMAN® Dessert Series, 'Cranberry Ice' has intricately patterned rose pink flowers with a cranberry red eye and a matching wide, picotee, pinked edge. Each fragrant blossom measures about 1 1/2 inches across, providing terrific color impact in the garden or in containers. They contrast superbly with the mounded, blue-green foliage.

'Cranberry Ice' is a Plant Haven introduction from breeder John Whetman of HR Whetman and Son in Devon, England. Plants in this series tend to be very vigorous with a more open habit than the Whetman Star Series.

Height:

12.0 Inches

Spread:

18.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Pink shades Purple-red shades

Foliage Color:

Blue shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Summer Early Fall

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Seasonal Interest:

Dried Seed Heads Evergreen

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Rock Garden

Other Features:

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

Origin:

Not Native to North America

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.

Fun Facts

What came first--the color or the flower? The color we call "pink" was actually named after "Pinks," the common name of Dianthus.

Did you know Dianthus flowers are edible? The individual petals have a sweet taste just like their perfumed scent.

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