Seasonal Progression

Use this simple sun loving combo of plants to get season long interest with minimal deer disturbance. This combo begins in spring with bright flower colors of FRUIT PUNCH® Dianthus. These plants will rebloom sporadically throughout the rest of the growing season. FRUIT PUNCH® Dianthus are semi-evergreen and will provide foliage interest all year long. Profusion Perennial Salvia will be the next to bloom. When trimmed back, they will rebloom multiple times through the season. The round blooms of Summersong™ Firefinch™ Coneflowers will serve as landing pads for bees and butterflies beginning in midsummer.

Environmental Requirements

Light: Full Sun
Moisture: Light to Moderate
Soil: Best in loose, well-drained soils
Zones: 4-8
Features: Pollinator Friendly, Heat Tolerant, Long Blooming, Deer & Rabbit Resistant, Low Water Needs (when established)

Dianthus FRUIT PUNCH® 'Cherry Vanila' 

 

FRUIT PUNCH® Dianthus

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Pollinator Friendly • Deer Resistant • Spring Interest
Height: 8-12"
Spread: 12-14"
Zones: 4-9
Plant Ratio: 1
Primary Season of Interest: Spring
Secondary Season of Interest: Evergreen Foliage
Care Tips: Grows best in full sun to light shade and loose, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Tolerates dry soil for short periods.

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Salvia nemorosa 'Perfect Profusion' 

 

Profusion Perennial Salvia (Salvia nemorosa)

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Bold Flower Color • Excellent Rebloom • Pollinator Favorite
Height: 14-16"
Spread: 16-20"
Zones: 3-9
Plant Ratio: 1
Primary Season of Interest: Late Spring
Secondary Season of Interest: Summer (Rebloom)
Care Tips: Easy to grow in almost any climate in full sun. Drought tolerant but blooms better with average moisture. Cut back after flowering to promote rebloom.

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Echinacea SUMMERSONG™ Firefinch™ 

 

SUMMERSONG™ Firefinch™ Coneflower (Echinacea)

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Pollinator Favorite • Low Maintenance • Attractive Seedheads
Height: 12-16"
Spread: 16-18"
Zones: 4-8
Plant Ratio: 1
Primary Season of Interest: Late Summer
Secondary Season of Interest:Fall (Seedheads)
Care Tips: Grow in sunny and hot locations with well-drained soils. Tolerates light shade, but best performance is in full sun. Drought tolerant once established.

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