Fruit Punch Classic Coral Pinks (Dianthus 'Fruit Punch Classic Coral')
dy-ANN-thus 'Fruit Punch Classic Coral'

Deciduous Perennial Herbaceous Perennial in the Caryophyllaceae Family
This colorful perennial produces fragrant, double coral pink blossoms atop a tight, compact mound of blue-green foliage. Use it to edge sunny borders and pathways.

Fruit Punch® 'Classic Coral' is a Proven Winners introduction (US Plant Patent 30,048; Canada 6,729) in the Fruit Punch series of interspecific Dianthus. Double, coral-pink blooms are fragrant, as is the blue-green, needle-like foliage, which also provides winter interest. Blooms in early summer with continued rebloom through the season.

Pros

  • Long bloom season, often spring through fall
  • Many species and cultivars are clove-scented
  • Drought-tolerant once established and generally deer resistant
  • Low-growing types make excellent edging or rock garden plants

Cons

  • Prone to crown and root rot in soil that doesn't drain well
  • Many types are short-lived and benefit from division every few years
  • Mildly toxic to pets if ingested
Highlights Fragrant Flower Fragrant Foliage Continuous Bloom or Rebloomer Winter Interest Heat Tolerant Drought Tolerant Salt Tolerant
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 8 - 10 inches tall. 12 - 14 inches wide.
Sun Exposure Partial Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium
Zones 4a - 9b (Usually hardy to -30° F)
Tags Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Extended Bloom Time, Filler, Formal Garden, Fragrant Flowers, Full Sun, Good for Beginners, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rock Garden, Low Maintenance, Medium, Mounded, Normal Soil, Partial Sun, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Reblooms, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Salt, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Winter Interest
Bloom Period Early Summer - Early Fall
Flower Color Coral pink
Foliage Color Blue-green
 

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Pricing and Availability History

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Past Availability
2025 : 02/05 - 09/20
2024 : 02/08 - 05/04
2023 : 05/04 - 05/07

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Field-Grown vs. Greenhouse-Grown Plants

Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.

Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.


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