Milk Cherry Dianthus

Milk Cherry Dianthus (Dianthus Constant Cadence 'Milk Cherry')

Milk Cherry Dianthus (Dianthus Constant Cadence 'Milk Cherry') is a compact, long-blooming perennial featuring soft cherry-pink flowers with delicately fringed petals. Blooming from late spring through fall, this variety provides continuous color in borders, rock gardens, and containers. Its evergreen, blue-green foliage forms a neat, mounded habit, offering year-round visual interest. With excellent drought resistance, heat tolerance, and deer resistance, this low-maintenance perennial thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.

Distinctive Features

Milk Cherry Dianthus produces abundant, single cherry-pink blooms with a clove-like fragrance. As part of the Constant Cadence series, this variety is bred for superior heat tolerance, extended bloom time, and exceptional garden performance.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun.
• Soil: Well-draining, neutral to alkaline soil.
• Water: Moderate watering; prefers dry to medium moisture levels.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9.

Why Choose Milk Cherry Dianthus?

• Soft Cherry-Pink Blooms: A warm and delicate garden accent.
• Extended Bloom Time: Flowers continuously from late spring through fall.
• Drought & Heat Tolerant: Thrives in dry, sunny conditions.
• Attracts Pollinators: A valuable nectar source for bees and butterflies.
• Low Maintenance & Deer Resistant: Ideal for easy-care landscapes.