Dianthus 'Sweetie Pie' ~ Fruit Punch® Sweetie Pie Dianthus mounding IMAGES: Ping an Chang

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The stiff cascading stems sport a profuse bloom of light blue flowers in spring

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Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch to help conserve moisture and keep roots cool during summer

Clusters of small white orchid-like flowers with yellow centers bloom through summer

Dianthus 'Sweetie Pie' ~ Fruit Punch® Sweetie Pie Dianthus mounding IMAGES: Ping an ChangSweetie Pie Dianthus is a compact mat forming evergreen perennial with blue grey foliage and hairy stems. Masses of fragrant semi double true pink flowers with darker pink eyes bloom first in early summer, and again in early fall if deadheaded. Blooms best in full sun and slightly alkaline, moist, and well drained soil. Heat, drought, and salt tolerant. Type: Perennial Height: 0. 5' 1' Spread: 1 1. 5 Spacing: 1 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 9 Culture: Full