Dianthus 'Black Cherry Frost' PP28605 CPBRAF

This improved variety replaces ‘Black Cherry Wild’ in the FRUIT PUNCH® Dianthus series. ‘Black Cherry Frost’ has more consistent, formal flowers than its predecessor, and fills the void of dark red flowers in the series. 1¼in, rich, semi-double velvety red flowers have a fine, serrated, near white edge. Flower stems are strong, and are produced above the silvery blue foliage. Members of the Dianthus FRUIT PUNCH® series all share the following traits: fully double, fragrant flowers, and good heat and humidity tolerance. Flowers appear in early summer, and a quick shearing after flowering will encourage them to rebloom in early fall. FRUIT PUNCH® Dianthus are just the right size to edge the front of the sunny border and use in combination containers.   Deer resistant, low maintenance and drought tolerant, attracts butterflies, fragrant, cute cut flower—what more could one want in a perennial? The Dianthus FRUIT PUNCH® series delivers all that and more in your choice of four colors. Double flowers stand like mini carnations atop a short mound of evergreen foliage in early summer. A quick shearing after flowering will encourage them to rebloom in early fall. Dianthus is just the right size to edge the front of the sunny border and use in combination containers.         *The FRUIT PUNCH® trademark is owned by Walters Gardens, Inc.   Height:  8-10 Inches Spread:  12-14 Inches Flower Color:  Red shades Foliage Color:  Green shades Sun or Shade?:  Full sun (> 6 hrs. direct sun) to  Part shade (4-6 hrs. direct sun) Want to see wings?:  Attracts butterflies and bee friendly Need critter resistant plants?:  Deer resistant