{"product_id":"dianthus-neon-star-copy","title":"Dianthus Fruit Punch® 'Whipped Cream'","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDianthus\u003c\/em\u003e Fruit Punch® \u003cem\u003e'Whipped Cream'\u003c\/em\u003e: A Dollop of Summer Brightness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eCrisp, pure white flowers rise like generous swirls of whipped cream above a neat cushion of cool blue-green foliage. The fragrant, semi-double to fully double blooms are larger than those of many garden pinks, creating a surprisingly full display from late spring into early summer, with intermittent rebloom later in the season. Its compact, mounded habit remains tidy along pathways and at the front of borders, while evergreen foliage provides welcome texture beyond the flowering period. Heat tolerant, drought tolerant once established, and attractive to bees and butterflies, this charming perennial combines delicate beauty with impressive garden resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–25 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–36 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pure white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer, with intermittent rebloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow, evergreen blue-green leaves forming a compact mound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose, well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses and Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit Punch® \u003cem\u003e'Whipped Cream'\u003c\/em\u003e is an elegant choice for edging sunny borders, lining walkways, brightening rock gardens, or filling containers with lasting texture and fragrance. Its low, spreading form creates a polished foreground for taller perennials, while the snowy flowers provide a refreshing contrast to rich blues, purples, and warm summer colours. The blooms attract bees and butterflies and may also be enjoyed as petite cut flowers. Salt tolerance and an ability to withstand brief dry periods make it especially useful in exposed, well-drained landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair Fruit Punch® \u003cem\u003e'Whipped Cream'\u003c\/em\u003e with \u003cem\u003eSalvia nemorosa\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003e'Caradonna'\u003c\/em\u003e, whose upright violet flower spikes provide strong colour and vertical contrast. Add \u003cem\u003eFestuca glauca\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003e'Elijah Blue'\u003c\/em\u003e to echo the Dianthus foliage with fine, silvery-blue texture, and complete the planting with \u003cem\u003eSedum\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003e'Autumn Joy'\u003c\/em\u003e, which extends the display into late summer and autumn with broad succulent leaves and rosy flower heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in full sun for the densest growth and most abundant flowering, using loose soil that drains quickly after rainfall. Water regularly during establishment, then allow the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings; avoid consistently wet winter conditions. Apply a light feeding of balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring, as overly rich soil can produce soft growth. Deadhead or lightly shear after the first flush of flowers to encourage rebloom, and trim away weathered foliage in spring. Mature clumps may be divided every few years if they become crowded or lose vigour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit Punch® \u003cem\u003e'Whipped Cream'\u003c\/em\u003e was introduced as the first pure white selection in the Fruit Punch® series of hybrid Dianthus. Selected for its unusually large, fragrant double flowers, compact blue-green foliage, and reliable reblooming performance, it combines the familiar charm of traditional garden pinks with the uniform habit and improved durability expected of modern breeding. The cultivar is protected in the United States under plant patent PP37,214.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Thoughts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit Punch® \u003cem\u003e'Whipped Cream'\u003c\/em\u003e brings a clean, luminous finish to sunny plantings, softening pathways and border edges with fragrant white flowers and cool evergreen foliage. It is a small perennial with an unmistakably polished presence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Perennials","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon Pot \/ White \/ 4","offer_id":51574637592854,"sku":"DIANWHC01","price":29.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/5366\/4534\/files\/WC.png?v=1784298388","url":"https:\/\/blacksheepperennials.com\/products\/dianthus-neon-star-copy","provider":"Black Sheep Perennials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}