{"product_id":"constant-craze-raspberry-dianthus","title":"Constant Craze Raspberry Dianthus","description":"\u003ch1\u003eLong-Blooming Raspberry Flowers on a Tidy Cushion\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstant Craze Raspberry Dianthus (\u003cem\u003eDianthus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Constant Craze Raspberry') pours on rich, clove-scented raspberry flowers over a compact cushion of blue-green foliage, from late spring well into fall. Bred for an exceptionally long bloom season, it's tough, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, with semi-evergreen foliage. A jewel-toned, fragrant front-of-border favorite for sunny beds and rock gardens in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eConstant Craze Raspberry Dianthus Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDianthus 'Constant Craze Raspberry'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–12 in. tall, 10–14 in. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate spring through fall — exceptionally long\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich raspberry, clove-scented\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained; dislikes wet, heavy soil — add grit to clay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to about -25°F; semi-evergreen foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed by deer or rabbits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong-season edging and rock gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its extended bloom makes it a workhorse at the front of the border. Space 10–12 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator and deer-resistant beds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Butterflies visit the fragrant blooms, and deer leave it alone. Pair with catmint, salvia, and sedum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring (late April–May) or early fall. Sharp drainage is essential — avoid wet, heavy soil, especially over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Constant Craze Raspberry Dianthus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the pot's width at the same depth. Amend heavy clay with grit or coarse sand. Set the crown at or slightly above soil level, backfill, water in, and mulch lightly with grit — keep mulch off the crown to prevent rot. Space 10–12 inches apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Constant Craze Raspberry Dianthus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant — water only during extended dry spells. Overwatering and wet soil are its main enemies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How long does it bloom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExceptionally long — from late spring into fall, especially with occasional deadheading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — hardy to about zone 4 with sharp drainage; plant where water doesn't pool over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — deer and rabbits rarely bother dianthus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is it fragrant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the flowers carry the classic sweet, spicy clove scent of pinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstant Beauty Red Dianthus (Dianthus):\u003c\/strong\u003e A red long bloomer from the same family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSedum (Hylotelephium):\u003c\/strong\u003e A drought-tough, deer-resistant partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatmint (Nepeta):\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue spikes that contrast the raspberry blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315449745713,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/constant-craze-raspberry-dianthus.jpg?v=1779747467","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/constant-craze-raspberry-dianthus","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}