DIANTHUS FRUIT PUNCH® "Classic Coral" is a compact and extraordinarily floriferous perennial, renowned for its double flowers of soft coral with a delicately pink heart. Fragrant and elegant, they stand out against persistent bluish-green foliage, bringing a romantic and luminous touch to your garden or pots. Ideal for small spaces, borders, rockeries, and romantic gardens, this variety combines beauty with ease of maintenance.

Botanical name: Dianthus hybrida Fruit Punch® "Classic Coral"

Common name: Carnation "Classic Coral"

Characteristics

• Type: Floriferous perennial
• Height: 20 to 30 cm
• Flowering: May to July (sometimes reblooming in autumn)
• Flower color: Light coral, slightly pinkish
• Foliage: Bluish-green, evergreen
• Exposure: Full sun
• Hardiness: Excellent (up to -30 °C)
• Soil: Light, well-drained, tolerates poor soils
• Watering: Moderate, tolerates drought once established
• Planting: Spring or autumn
• Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming
• Propagation: Division or cuttings in spring

Assets and uses

• Trendy soft coral color that easily matches spring and summer blooms
• Abundant and fragrant flowering that deliciously perfumes beds and borders
• Ideal for small spaces, borders, containers, and container gardening
• Very hardy and easy to grow, not demanding on soil
• Attracts butterflies and pollinating insects for a lively and attractive garden

Cultivation tips

For a thriving display, plant Dianthus Fruit Punch® "Classic Coral" in full sun, in light, well-drained soil. Once established, watering can become moderate, even during hot periods, as this variety tolerates drought. To prolong flowering, regularly remove spent flowers and consider division or cuttings in spring to refresh the look in your beds. The plant propagates easily by division or cuttings in spring, allowing you to enrich your garden or offer it to your gardening friends.