SKU : 1DIACHPI01
Disponible en magasin seulement
FORMAT
1 GAL
Dianthus 'American Pie Cherry Pie' is a compact and free-flowering perennial, remarkable for its cherry-red double flowers with serrated edges and its tangy, gourmet fragrance. Its finely cut grey-green foliage highlights the vibrant and fragrant blooms, creating a colorful and sparkling effect in your flowerbeds.
Characteristics and Assets
Type: herbaceous perennial Height: 20 to 30 cm Width: 25 to 35 cm Flowering: May to August Flowers: double, bright cherry red, serrated, fragrant Foliage: grey-green, finely cut Habit: compact, bushy Fragrance: sweet, spicy, slightly clementine Growing conditions: Exposure: full sun to light partial shade Soil: well-drained, light, tolerant of limestone Watering: moderate, avoid excess moisture Hardiness: good (down to -20 °C, USDA zones 5 to 8) Maintenance: remove spent flowers to prolong flowering, cut back at the end of the season Use: perfect for borders, rock gardens, flowerbeds or pots Ideal for cottage gardens or romantic gardens; beautiful in balcony or terrace gardens Cut flowers: delicately fragrant for bouquets
Why choose American Pie Cherry Pie for your garden
With its long and sustained flowering, this variety brings a gourmet and colorful touch from spring until summer. Its seductive fragrance and ease of care make it a favorite for flowerbeds and containers, capable of remaining impressive even in balcony planters. Its hardiness and tolerance to limestone allow it to be easily integrated into various climates and well-drained soils.
Layout ideas and usage tips
In borders: combine it with grey-green foliage perennials to create a harmonious contrast. In rock gardens: take advantage of its small size and compact habit to structure slopes or sunny rock gardens. In pots: combine it with other Dianthus or airy labels for a fragrant display on a terrace or balcony. In cottage or romantic gardens: its gourmet appearance is reminiscent of pies and gardens that invite sweetness and cheerfulness. Practical gardening: regularly deadhead spent flowers to prolong the brilliance of summer blooms.
