Dianthus 'Peach Party' – A Bright and Fragrant Summer Celebration
Dianthus 'Peach Party' is a stunning and vibrant perennial that brings a burst of soft, peach-colored blooms to your garden. Known for its striking, frilled flowers in shades of peach, pink, and cream, this cultivar adds a cheerful and colorful touch to borders, containers, and beds. With its lovely fragrance, long blooming season, and compact form, 'Peach Party' is a perfect choice for gardeners seeking both beauty and ease of care.
This charming Dianthus variety is perfect for adding vibrant color to your garden throughout the summer months. It thrives in sunny locations and attracts pollinators, making it an ideal addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. Whether used in a mixed border or as a standout in containers, 'Peach Party' adds a delightful pop of color and an inviting fragrance to any space.
Why Grow Dianthus 'Peach Party'?
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Vibrant, Peach-Colored Blooms – The soft, frilled blooms in shades of peach, pink, and cream bring a romantic, cheerful touch to the garden.
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Fragrant Flowers – The sweet, clove-like scent of the blooms adds an aromatic element to the garden, creating a sensory experience that’s both visually and aromatically pleasing.
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Long Blooming Period – 'Peach Party' blooms from late spring through summer, providing months of vibrant color and fragrance in the garden.
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Compact & Low-Maintenance – With its neat, compact growth habit, this variety is perfect for smaller gardens, containers, or as a border plant. It requires minimal care and is ideal for beginner gardeners.
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Pollinator-Friendly – The fragrant flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, supporting a healthy and thriving garden ecosystem.
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Cold Hardy – Dianthus 'Peach Party' is hardy in cooler climates, making it an excellent choice for temperate gardens.
How to Grow Dianthus 'Peach Party'
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Position – Dianthus 'Peach Party' thrives in full sun, where it will produce the best blooms and maintain its compact, tidy form. It can tolerate light shade, but it performs best in sunny spots.
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Soil – Prefers well-drained soil that is slightly alkaline. It grows best in sandy, loamy, or slightly chalky soils, but can tolerate various soil types as long as there is good drainage.
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Watering – Water regularly when newly planted to help establish strong roots. Once established, Dianthus is relatively drought-tolerant but benefits from occasional deep watering, especially during dry periods.
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Fertilizing – Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to promote healthy growth and abundant blooms. Avoid fertilizers high in nitrogen, as they may encourage foliage growth over flowers.
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Pruning & Maintenance – Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming throughout the summer. After the flowering season, trim back the plant to maintain its compact shape and encourage fresh growth.
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Winter Care – Dianthus 'Peach Party' is hardy in most regions but can benefit from a light mulch in colder climates to protect the roots from frost.
Perfect Plant Combinations Dianthus 'Peach Party' pairs beautifully with other cottage garden favorites like Lavender, Echinacea, and Daylilies, where its soft peach blooms provide a warm contrast to the cooler tones of purple and blue. It also looks stunning alongside low-growing plants like Heuchera, Sedum, or Artemisia, which provide texture and contrast to its vibrant flowers.
For a fragrant garden, combine it with other aromatic plants like Rosemary, Thyme, or Oregano, whose earthy scents will complement the sweet fragrance of 'Peach Party.' In containers, 'Peach Party' pairs well with trailing plants such as Petunias, Lobelia, or Sweet Potato Vine, creating a cascading effect that adds extra beauty to patios, balconies, or window boxes.
This versatile variety also works wonderfully in rock gardens, mixed borders, or as a colorful accent in garden beds, where its compact size and long-lasting blooms make it an eye-catching addition to any outdoor space.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
