EverBloom Watermelon Ice - Pink Dianthus
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking continuous, fragrant pollinator-friendly blooms.
The EverBloom™ Watermelon Ice Dianthus is a stunning perennial ground cover known for its continuous bloom from early summer until the first frost. It produces abundant, quarter-dollar-sized pink flowers featuring delicate white fringed edges, complemented by lush, blue-green foliage. These flowers emit a delightful clove fragrance, making them highly attractive to bees and butterflies. This low-maintenance plant is deer and disease resistant, thriving in full sun. It is excellent for rock gardens, borders, mass plantings, or containers, offering three seasons of visual interest and fragrance in the landscape.
$22.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
1072
/ 2693
#1072 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-48%
Below average
SKU
29059
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant color from spring through autumn
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, hardy perennial flowers
- Container gardeners and landscapers needing versatile, compact edging plants
Who should skip it
- Gardeners managing heavy, clay-rich, or poorly draining soil
- Hands-off gardeners preferring plants that require no grooming
- Owners of shaded gardens with limited direct sunlight
Performance breakdown
Bloom Duration
Continuous flowering from early summer through the first frost is exceptional.
Pollinator Appeal
Clove-scented blooms act as a magnet for local bees and butterflies.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal effort to keep looking vibrant throughout the growing season.
Resilience
Robust resistance to deer and common diseases ensures reliable landscape performance.
Urban Adaptability
Pollution tolerance makes this an ideal choice for city garden environments.
Ground Cover Utility
Mat-forming habit creates a dense, attractive carpet for borders and rocks.
Key Specs
SKU
29059
Genus
Dianthus
Variety
'G18139'
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
8 in
Mature Width
2 Feet
Soil pH Range
5.5 to 6.2
Shipping Restrictions
GU, HI, ID, PR, VI
Features
- Continuous blooming from early summer to fall frost
- Delightful clove fragrance attracts pollinators
- Deer and disease resistant
- Tolerant of pollution, suitable for urban gardens
- Low maintenance requirements
- Mat-forming habit ideal for ground cover use
- Vibrant pink flowers with white fringed edges
What customers say
Gardeners are consistently impressed by the exceptional quality and reliability of the EverBloom Watermelon Ice Dianthus. Reviews frequently highlight the robust health of the plants upon delivery, ensuring a strong start in the garden. The primary appeal centers on its reliability, offering an extended bloom period that delivers vibrant, season long color without demanding intensive care. This dependable performance and beautiful design confirm its strong value proposition for both novice and experienced growers seeking effortless garden impact.
Know before you buy
This variety is a continuous bloomer, meaning it will produce flowers from early summer all the way through the first frost of autumn.
Yes, it prefers slightly acidic soil conditions, ideally within a pH range of 5.5 to 6.2.
Yes, the EverBloom Watermelon Ice is deer resistant, making it a reliable choice for landscapes where wildlife pressure is a concern.
Since this plant reaches a mature width of about 2 feet, you should space them roughly 24 inches apart to allow them to form a dense, mat-like carpet.
Absolutely. Its compact, mat-forming habit makes it an excellent candidate for containers, window boxes, or rock gardens.
Yes, the flowers emit a clove-like fragrance that is highly attractive to bees and butterflies throughout the growing season.
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