{"product_id":"dianthus-maraschino-cherry","title":"Dianthus 'Maraschino Cherry'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDianthus FRUIT PUNCH 'Maraschino Cherry'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact perennial with vivid cherry red double flowers that stand out against tidy mounds of blue green foliage. Blooming from late spring into summer, it delivers bold color, a light spicy fragrance, and a neat form that works well in borders, edging, and containers.\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\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; avoid overly wet soil\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 garden hybrid and is not native to North America. It is bred for improved flower color, compact growth, and extended bloom 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 butterflies such as Painted Ladies and skippers that visit the bright blooms for nectar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraws in native bees and bumblebees which forage among the flowers for nectar.\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 create a dense low growing edge or allow individual plants to form neat mounds.\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 habit and vibrant blooms provide long lasting color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFestuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' (Blue Fescue)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds cool toned grassy texture that contrasts with the bright red blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (Lavender)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Complements with fragrant purple flowers and similar sun loving conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Meadow Sage)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brings vertical flower spikes that pair well with the low mounded form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' (Threadleaf Coreopsis)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers soft yellow blooms that create a pleasing color contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSedum 'Angelina' (Stonecrop)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides a low spreading groundcover with bright foliage that highlights the dianthus flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":45947853897889,"sku":"DIANTHUS MARASCHINO CHERRY","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/marcg.jpg?v=1611237872","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/dianthus-maraschino-cherry","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}