Dianthus ‘Cherry Pie’

Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade in Phoenix; avoid reflected heat from walls and pavement.

Water: Moderate water; allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings. Water at the base and avoid keeping the crown wet. Containers need more frequent monitoring during hot weather.

Soil: Very well-drained, sandy or gritty soil with modest organic matter. Tolerates slightly alkaline soil; avoid heavy clay and persistently wet conditions.

Mature size: Approximately 10–12 inches tall and 12–18 inches wide.

Bloom: Mainly spring, with repeat flowering into fall under favorable conditions. Phoenix summer heat may interrupt flowering; remove spent flowers to encourage rebloom.

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen perennial in suitable conditions; often best treated as a cool-season annual or short-lived perennial in Phoenix.

Growth rate: Moderate; establishes and flowers most actively during mild weather.