{"product_id":"peman-fancy-cerise-dianthus","title":"Peman Fancy Cerise Dianthus","description":"\u003ch1\u003eFragrant Cerise-Pink Blooms on a Tidy Cushion\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeman Fancy Cerise Dianthus (\u003cem\u003eDianthus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Peman Fancy Cerise') tops a compact cushion of blue-green foliage with vivid, clove-scented cerise-pink flowers. Blooming in late spring and reblooming through summer, it's tough, drought-tolerant, and deer-resistant, with semi-evergreen foliage. A bright, fragrant front-of-border favorite for sunny beds and rock gardens in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePeman Fancy Cerise 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 'Peman Fancy Cerise'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–10 in. tall, 10–12 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, reblooming through summer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVivid cerise-pink, 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\u003eFragrant edging and rock gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e The neat cushion makes a tidy front-of-border edge and thrives in well-drained rock gardens. 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 Peman Fancy Cerise 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 Peman Fancy Cerise 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: 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 fragrant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the flowers carry the classic sweet, spicy clove scent of pinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I keep it blooming?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShear off spent flowers after the first flush to encourage rebloom through summer.\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\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeman Red Dianthus (Dianthus):\u003c\/strong\u003e A rich red from the same series.\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 cerise blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315457773873,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/peman-fancy-cerise-dianthus.jpg?v=1779747463","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/peman-fancy-cerise-dianthus","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}