Dianthus American Pie™ ‘Bumbleberry Pie’

Whetman American Pie Pinks

USDA Zone: 5-9

Plant number: 1.185.860

The Whetman American Pie™ series of pinks is bred for blooms that are carried on sturdy stems that do not flop. Great for picking, long-lasting cut flowers. This fragrant selection features saturated, rose-pink, single blooms with unique, vivid pink centres. Ideal for pots & containers, garden borders and modern landscapes. Bred by Whetman® Pinks, the UK’s leading breeder and propagator of award winning perfumed Dianthus, with a worldwide reputation for quality. Renowned for their cold and drought tolerance, Whetman® genetics are truly the benchmark of Dianthus breeding. Many varieties have won the RHS Award of Garden Merit and have exhibited at the pinnacle of the UK hort scene, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. USPPP: unlicensed propagation prohibited.

Further details for
Dianthus American Pie™ ‘Bumbleberry Pie’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy

Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture
Dry

Care Level
Easy

Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
Deep Pink
Light Pink

Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Spring

Foliage Color
Grey Green

Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Evergreen
  Fragrant

Flower Head Size
Small

Height
25-30 cm
10-12 inches

Spread
25-30 cm
10-12 inches

Foot Traffic
None

Growth Rate
Medium