NOTE: This product ships from a location that requires extra lead time. Orders placed by 10am EST on Thursday will usually ship early the following week. This product can be pre-ordered if out-of-stock. Orders cannot be changed or cancelled after Wednesday of the week before shipment. Please be sure to study the next paragraph below to understand the size of these small plants and avoid unmet expectations.

These plants are grown in a 10" x 20" tray (view sample). Size of the cells in a 72-cell tray: depth 2.35" x 1.625" x 1.625". Volume: 4 cubic inches. View samples of all cell sizes.

Dianthus hybrid American Pie 'Orange Meringue', commonly sold as Garden Pinks 'Orange Meringue', adds warm coral-orange bloom color to the fragrant American Pie line. Compact blue-green foliage forms a mound about 10 to 12 inches tall and wide, and large single flowers rise on sturdy stems that are useful for cutting. The orange tones bring a fresh, sunny look to containers and border fronts.

Use it as a close-view accent where flower color, fragrance, and tidy form all matter. It fits along walkways, in rock gardens, in patio pots, or near the front of mixed perennial beds, and it can be repeated in small groups for a clean line of color. The coral-orange flowers pair easily with blue salvia, lavender, catmint, silver foliage, yellow coreopsis, purple alliums, and fine-textured grasses.

Plant Dianthus hybrid American Pie 'Orange Meringue' in full sun to light part shade, choosing a spot with loose, well-drained soil. Garden pinks often perform best in neutral to slightly alkaline conditions and dislike heavy, wet ground. Water consistently through the first growing season, then reduce to moderate watering once the roots are established. Avoid excessive fertilizer, which can make growth soft rather than compact.

Remove spent flowers after each flush, or shear lightly, to keep the mound neat and encourage repeat bloom into the warm season. Good air circulation helps the blue-green foliage stay attractive, and a light mulch can protect roots without covering the crown. Deer generally avoid dianthus, while butterflies and other pollinators may visit the fragrant flowers. With durable foliage, cut-flower stems, and uncommon orange color, this selection gives you a polished accent for sunny borders, edging, and containers.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-8 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 10-12"
• Spread: 10-12"
• Tolerant of: Deer, Drought
• Attracts: Butterflies
• Good for borders & edging: Yes
• Fragrant: Yes
• Long bloom time: Yes

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