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Dianthus Dessert™ ‘Cranberry Ice’
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Dianthus Dessert™ ‘Cranberry Ice’
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Dianthus Dessert™ ‘Cranberry Ice’


Dessert Series Pinks

 USDA Zone: 5-9

Plant number: 1.180.670


Also known as Border Pinks. The Dessert Series™ of pinks are midsized in habit, offering fragrant single blooms from spring right into the autumn, over a low mound of grassy blue-green leaves. This selection has fringed petals of bright cranberry red with a contrasting rose-pink eye. Great for edging or in containers. Deadhead to encourage more buds to form. Attractive to butterflies. Evergreen. Bred in England by Whetman Pinks. USPP#18342: unlicensed propagation prohibited.

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Dianthus Dessert™ ‘Cranberry Ice’


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Dry
Care Level
  Easy 		Flower Colour
  Deep Pink
  Red
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
  Late Spring
  Early Fall
Foliage Color
  Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Evergreen
  Fragrant
  Massed
Height
   20-35 cm
   8-14 inches
Spread
   20-35 cm
   8-14 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.