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ACORN FARMS INC.

7679 Worthington Rd.

Galena, OH 43021

614/891-9348 ph

614/891-1002 fx

www.acornfarms.com PROMOTIONAL LINE™ Raspberry Swirl Dianthus

2019 DIANTHUS

Acorn Farms Inc. 7679 Worthington Rd., Galena, OH 43021 614-891-9348 ph 614-891-1002 fx 800-340-9348 tf acornfarms@acornfarms.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dianthus (Pinks)

Frosty Fire

AMERICAN PIE™ Georgia Peach Pie

Kahori® PPAF

STAR™ Neon Star PP14549

Paint the Town Fuchsia PP28636

Paint the Town Magenta PP29222

STAR™ Peppermint Star PP20369

DEVON COTTAGE™ Pinball Wizard PPAF

PROMOTIONAL LINE™ Raspberry Swirl PP14377

STAR™ Starburst PP21162

FRUIT PUNCH® Sweetie Pie PP27989

Tiny Rubies

Dianthus (Pinks)

Bath’s Pink

AMERICAN PIE™ Bumbleberry Pie NEW!

FRUIT PUNCH® Cranberry Cocktail PP28603

FRUIT PUNCH® Classic Coral PPAF

PRETTY POPPERS™ Cute as a Button PPAF

EARLY BIRD® Frosty PP23894

Fire and Ice PP23483

Fire Star PP14895

Firewitch

First Scent™ Passion PP20440

First Scent™ Romance PP21843

First Scent™ Sugar Plum PP21398

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Bath’s Pink Dianthus

Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Bath’s Pink’ Ht. 12-15” Wd. 6-12” - Pink Flower - Full Sun

An old favorite, Bath’s Pink has single pink flowers with a clove scent. Blue-

green foliage remains evergreen in all but the coldest winters. (#4295)

FRUIT PUNCH® Cranberry Cocktail Dianthus

Dianthus ‘Cranberry Cocktail’ PP28603

Ht. 8-10” Wd. 12-18” - Magenta-Red Flower - Full Sun

Fragrant, fully double, 2” magenta-red flowers that resemble miniature

carnations. Part of the FRUIT PUNCH® Series. A Proven Winners®

selection. (#4458)

Dianthus (Pinks) are the little gems of the garden. Perfect in the front of the border,

as edging, or in a rock garden. They add spots of bright color and neat, clean foliage to

the landscape. Many varieties bloom in the fall as well as the spring, and dead-heading

encourages this. Plant them in a sunny area where the soil drains well, and they’ll come

back reliably every year.

AMERICAN PIE™ Bumbleberry Pie Dianthus

Dianthus x AMERICAN PIE™ ‘Bumbleberry Pie’ Ht. 10-12” Wd. 10-12” - Pink Flower - Full Sun

Large, fragrant, single pink blooms have dark pink centers. Blooms

most of the summer on compact blue-green foliage. Part of the

AMERICAN PIE™ series. Zone 5 (#NEW) {Photo: Bailey Nursery}

FRUIT PUNCH® Classic Coral Dianthus

Dianthus ‘Classic Coral’ PP30048

Ht. 8-10” Wd. 10-12” - Coral-Pink Flower - Full Sun

Double coral pink blooms over a tight mound of blue-green foliage.

Part of the FRUIT PUNCH® Series. A Proven Winners® selection.

(#4486)

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Firewitch Dianthus

Dianthus ‘Feuerhexe’ FIREWITCH

Ht. 3-6” Wd. 12-18” - Magenta Flower - Full Sun

Fragrant, single pink blooms are prolifically produced over a low mat of

blue foliage. May rebloom in the fall. A popular variety that thrives in full

sun. (#4297)

Fire Star Dianthus

Dianthus ‘Fire Star’ PP14895 Ht. 6-9” Wd. 6-12” - Bright Red Flower - Full Sun

Vivid, fire-red blooms have darker red eyes and a spicy clove fragrance.

Blooming in late spring to mid summer, up to 3-5 flowers per stem. Heat

tolerant and evergreen in mild climates. (#4196)

Fire and Ice Dianthus

Dianthus ‘Fire and Ice’ PP23483 Ht. 9-12” Wd. 6-12” - Raspberry Red Flower - Full Sun

Single, raspberry colored, fragrant flowers have tiny, light pink blotches and

light pink edges on the petals. Compact grey-green foliage forms a tight

mound about 10” tall. (#4716)

Early Bird® Frosty Dianthus

Dianthus ‘WP10 VEN06’ PP23894

Ht. 6” Wd. 4” - White Flower - Full Sun

Specifically bred to bloom early in the spring and rebloom all season, this

pure white, double bloomer has a wonderful fragrance and is perfectly

suited for rock gardens. Blue-green foliage grows 6-8” tall. Part of the

EARLY BIRD® series. (#4395)

PRETTY POPPERS™ Cute as a Button Dianthus

Dianthus ‘Cute as a Button’ PPAF Ht. 6-8” Wd. 10-12” - Raspberry Red Flower - Full Sun

‘Cute as a Button’ is just that with its semi-double, bright pink blooms

with red eyes and serrated edges. Icy blue-green foliage adds to the

show in early summer. Part of the PRETTY POPPERS™ series. (#4498)

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AMERICAN PIE™ Georgia Peach Pie Dianthus

Dianthus hybrid Whetman® ‘WP15 Pie45’ Ht. 11” Wd. 11” - Pink Flower - Full Sun

Compact, blue-green foliage surrounds single pale pink blooms with large

coral eyes. Blooms are carried on strong stems that do not fall over. Part

of the Whetman® AMERICAN PIE™ Collection. (#4857)

Frosty Fire Dianthus

Dianthus x ‘Frosty Fire’ Ht. 6-9” Wd. 15-18” - Red Flower - Full Sun

Low carpet of fragrant, double, bright red flowers bloom prolifically

over tight mounds of blue foliage. A wonderful filler for pots and

troughs. May rebloom in the fall. (#4405)

SCENT FIRST® FIRST SCENT™ Sugar Plum Dianthus

Dianthus ‘Sugar Plum’ PP21398 Ht. 9-12” Wd. 6-12” - Maroon and White Flower - Full Sun

Semi-double, deep maroon flowers have bright white margins on the

petals and a spicy fragrance. Blooms late spring Part of the SCENT

FIRST® series. (#4172)

SCENT FIRST® FIRST SCENT™ Romance Dianthus

Dianthus ‘WP09WEN04’ PP21843 Ht. 6-9” Wd. 6-12” - Salmon Pink Flower - Full Sun

Double, salmon-pink flowers with a carmine eye bloom atop tidy, blue-

green foliage. Spicy fragrance. Part of the SCENT FIRST® Series. (#4823)

SCENT FIRST® FIRST SCENT™ Passion Dianthus

Dianthus ‘Passion’ PP20440

Ht. 9-12” Wd. 6-12” - Velvet Red Flower - Full Sun

Deep, velvety red flowers with a spicy fragrance bloom throughout the

season. Compact blue-green mounds of 10” high foliage.

Part of the SCENT FIRST™ Series. (#4312)

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KAHORI® Dianthus

Dianthus plumarius ‘Kahori’ PPAF Ht. 6-8” Wd. 8-12” - Deep Pink Flower - Full Sun

Bright, fuchsia-pink flowers have small white eyes. Very fragrant, heat

tolerant blooms are produced throughout summer. Dark, narrow,

grey-green deciduous foliage grows 6-8” tall. Well suited for edgings

and rock gardens. (#4858)

STAR™ Neon Star™ Dianthus

Dianthus ‘Neon Star’ PP14549 Ht. 6-8” Wd. 6-8” - Pink Flower - Full Sun

Vivid magenta single blooms are abundantly produced over compact, glau-

cous, blue-grey foliage mounding to 7” tall and wide. Blooms late spring and

may rebloom in the fall. Easy to grow—drought and heat tolerant. Part of

the STAR™ series. (#4733)

Paint The Town Fuchsia Dianthus

Dianthus ‘Paint the Town Fuchsia’ PP28636 Ht. 6-8” Wd. 12-14” - Fuchsia Flower - Full Sun

Single, bright fuchsia flowers with lavender centers fully cover the plant at

peak bloom. Excellent rebloom in the fall. Blue-green foliage forms a low

mound growing only 6-8” tall. A Proven Winners® Selection. (#4224)

Paint The Town Magenta Dianthus

Dianthus ‘Paint the Town Magenta’ PP29222 Ht. 6-8” Wd. 12-14” - Magenta Flower - Full Sun

Vibrant single pink blooms completely cover the plant at peak bloom.

Excellent rebloom in the fall. Blue-green foliage.

A Proven Winners® Selection. (#4243)

STAR™ Peppermint Star™ Dianthus

Dianthus ‘Noreen’ PP20369 Ht. 6-12” Wd. 6-12” - Pink Flower - Full Sun

Single, deep pink flowers have red centers and a spicy fragrance. Blue-green

foliage grows 8” tall. Strong blooming in late spring and may continue if spent

flowers are removed. Part of the STAR™ series. (#4437)

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DEVON COTTAGE™ Pinball Wizard Dianthus

Dianthus x ‘WP15 MOW08’ PPAF Ht. 9-12” Wd. 9-12” - Pink Flower - Full Sun

The full, double pink flowers have darker pink stripes on the petals. These

dazzling blooms have a nice spicy clove-like fragrance that rest upon compact

silver-blue foliage. (#4477)

STAR™ Starburst Dianthus

Dianthus ‘Starburst’ PP21162 Ht. 4-8” Wd. 6-8” - Cherry Red w/ Pinkish White Marks - Full Sun

Double, cherry-red blooms have pinkish white markings on the petals,

similar to Dianthus ‘Spotti’. Blue-green foliage grows 7” tall. Reblooms in

the fall. Part of the STAR™ series. (#4811)

FRUIT PUNCH® Sweetie Pie Dianthus

Fruit Punch® ‘Sweetie Pie’ Dianthus hybrid PP27989 Ht. 8-10” Wd. 16-20” - Pink Flower - Full Sun

This variety produces a multitude of semi-double, true pink blooms that

cover a low mound of blue-green foliage. Part of the FRUIT PUNCH® series.

A Proven Winners® Selection. (#5401)

Tiny Rubies Dianthus

Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Tiny Rubies’ Ht. 3-6” Wd. 8-12” - Pink Flower - Full Sun

This compact selection has small, double pink blooms that produces over

a low mat of bright green foliage in early summer. Drought tolerant once

established. (#4300)

PROMOTIONAL LINE™ Raspberry Swirl Dianthus

Dianthus ‘Devon Siskin’ PP14377 Ht. 6-8” Wd. 6-8” - Pink Flower w/ Maroon Edge & Eye - Full Sun

A captivating Look! Young flowers have pink petals with maroon picotee

edges. As they age, the petals brighten to bright white with maroon edges.

Loosely mounded foliage grows 7” tall. Part of the PROMOTIONAL LINE™

series. (Formerly named: ‘Siskin Clock’) (#4187)