{"product_id":"dianthus-cherry-vanilla","title":"Dianthus 'Cherry Vanilla'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDianthus Fruit Punch 'Cherry Vanilla'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact evergreen perennial known for its fragrant double blooms in soft pink and white tones that appear from late spring into early summer with occasional reblooming. Its neat mounded habit and blue green foliage make it an excellent choice for edging, containers, and sunny borders where consistent color and fragrance are desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 - 10 in x 10 - 12 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer with rebloom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil; prefers neutral to slightly alkaline conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dianthus is a cultivated hybrid and is not native to North America but is bred for improved flowering, compact habit, and garden performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts small nectar feeding butterflies including skippers and Painted Ladies which visit the fragrant blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports native bees and bumblebees which forage for nectar among the densely petaled flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 10 - 12 in apart to allow plants to form a full low mound without crowding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for front borders, rock gardens, and containers where its compact form and fragrant blooms can be enjoyed up close.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' (Feather Reed Grass)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds vertical structure and contrast behind the low mounded habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (English Lavender)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Complements the color palette and thrives in similar dry sunny conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Meadow Sage)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides upright spikes and extended seasonal color contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' (Threadleaf Coreopsis)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers fine textured foliage and soft yellow blooms that pair well with the pastel tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' (Stonecrop)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Forms a low spreading groundcover that contrasts with dianthus texture and handles dry soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45947852882081,"sku":"DIANTHUS CHERRY VANILLA","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/chevan.jpg?v=1611237531","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/dianthus-cherry-vanilla","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}