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.
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