Botanical profile

Dianthus 'Fruit Punch Maraschino'

Latin name
Dianthus Fruit Punch® 'Maraschino'
Common name
Carnation 'Maraschino'
Type
Perennial
Family
Caryophyllaceae

Bold and fragrant , Dianthus 'Maraschino' from the Fruit Punch® series stands out with its bright cherry-red double flowers with a delicately contrasting pale pink center. Compact and very floriferous, it forms a dense cushion 20 to 25 cm high , perfect for borders, rockeries, flower pots or cottage-style gardens . Its flowering begins in late spring and can continue until autumn with light maintenance. The evergreen blue-green foliage provides interest all year round. Highly resistant to drought , cold and disease, this Dianthus attracts butterflies while requiring little care. 'Maraschino' is ideal for gardeners looking for bright color, fragrance and reliability with ease.

Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Soil type
Well drained, Limestone
Minimum temperature
'-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June-September
Flower color
Red
Foliage color
Green
Shape
Erected
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
12 inches (30.5 cm)
Width
14 inches (35.5 cm)
Growth rate
Fast

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