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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 |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal or
Sandy or
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average or
Dry
Care Level
Easy
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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
Flower Head Size
Medium
Height
20-35 cm
8-14 inches
Spread
20-35 cm
8-14 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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