Fruit Punch 'Classic Coral'
Dianthus 'Classic Coral'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 12 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 3-5 years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining, slightly alkaline |
| Soil pH | 6.5-7.5 |
| Zones | 4-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Linear (Long, narrow) |
| Foliage colour | Silvery-blue |
| Bloom | Coral Pink |
| Fruit | Capsule |
| Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Fine Roots (< 2 mm) |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Division, stem cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Toxic to Dogs/Cats |
| Edibility | None |
| Companions | Lavandula, Thymus, Stachys |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Water deeply and infrequently.
Maintenance
Deadhead to encourage reblooming.
Cleanup
Shear back lightly after blooming.
Notes
Forms a tidy, compact mound.