Dianthus American Pie Bumbleberry Pie
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking fragrant, deer-resistant floral color.
The Dianthus American Pie® Bumbleberry Pie is a stunning herbaceous perennial that offers vibrant color and spicy fragrance for three seasons. It features large, frilly rose-pink flowers with distinctive magenta centers, attracting bees and butterflies. This low-maintenance variety is known for its cold and drought tolerance, improved disease resistance, and deer resistance. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, it forms a compact, mounding habit, making it ideal for beds, borders, containers, and as cut flowers. Its attractive silver-blue foliage adds visual interest throughout the growing season.
$17.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
852
/ 2729
#852 in Flowers
Price vs Category Average
-56%
Below average
SKU
29058
Who it's for
- Fragrance lovers planting near walkways or outdoor seating areas
- Busy gardeners wanting long-lasting color throughout the summer season
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, decorative color for borders and containers
Who should skip it
- Gardeners managing heavy clay or poorly draining soil conditions
- Low-maintenance gardeners preferring plants that do not require deadheading
- Climate-conscious gardeners in regions with intense heat and humidity
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Repeat blooming cycle ensures vibrant color across three full seasons.
Maintenance Effort
Low-maintenance habit requires minimal intervention for consistent, healthy growth.
Pollinator Appeal
Fragrant, nectar-rich blooms act as a magnet for local garden pollinators.
Environmental Resilience
Robust tolerance for drought and cold makes it a reliable performer.
Pest Resistance
Natural deer resistance protects your garden investment from common browsing wildlife.
Versatility
Compact size adapts perfectly to containers, borders, or fresh cut arrangements.
Key Specs
SKU
29058
Genus
Dianthus
Variety
'Wp17 Pie54'
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
1.0 feet
Mature Width
1.0 feet
Hardiness Zones
5 - 8
Soil pH
5.5 to 6.2
Features
- Three seasons of vibrant color and fragrance
- Large, frilly blooms up to 2 inches
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Cold and drought tolerant
- Deer resistant
- Repeat bloomer
- Excellent for cut flowers
- Awarded RHS Award of Garden Merit
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Dianthus American Pie Bumbleberry Pie for its exceptional aesthetic design. Reviewers frequently highlight the striking, unique color combination, noting that the blooms are even more vibrant than pictured. The quality of the plants received is also a major positive, with many reporting robust, healthy specimens that establish easily and reliably. This variety delivers strong visual impact and dependable garden performance, making it a highly valued addition to perennial borders.
Know before you buy
This variety is a repeat bloomer that provides color across three seasons, typically flowering from spring through fall.
Yes, its compact, mounding habit and 1-foot mature size make it an excellent choice for containers, as well as garden beds and borders.
Yes, this variety is considered deer resistant, making it a reliable choice for landscapes where browsing animals are a common concern.
It thrives in well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH between 5.5 and 6.2. Ensure the planting site does not stay waterlogged, as good drainage is essential for its health.
The Bumbleberry Pie is hardy in zones 5 through 8. If you live within these zones, it is well-suited to withstand the local winter temperatures.
For the best performance and most vibrant blooms, this plant requires full sun exposure throughout the day.
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