Dianthus 'Raspberry Swirl' PPAF

Cheddar Pink, Raspberry Swirl Pinks

Dianthus ‘Raspberry Swirl’ PPAF is a compact, mounded perennial valued for its neat form and striking bicolor flowers of raspberry red with lighter pink edges that bloom in late spring and often repeat into summer, creating a vibrant display, with blue-gray evergreen foliage that provides year-round interest.


Mature Size:
Width: 12–18 in
Height: 6–10 in

USDA Zones: 3a–8b (best performance in well-drained soils; dislikes winter wet)
Light: Full sun
Blooms: Raspberry red and pink bicolor flowers in late spring with possible rebloom
Soil: Well-drained; prefers neutral to slightly alkaline soils
Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established


🌸 Landscape Uses
Borders, edging, rock gardens, containers, mass plantings


🌼 Attracts & Tolerances
Attracts: Pollinators
Tolerances: Deer resistant, drought, heat

Plant type

Perennial

Height

6-10"

Width

12"-18"

Hardiness zones

6–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Late Spring, Summer

Flower color

Red, White

Fall color

Sky Blue

Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Soil

Alkaline, Well Drained

Landscape use

Container

Shape

Spreading, Wide Spreading

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes