Dianthus American Pie Georgia Peach Pie Carnation
Best low-maintenance perennial for fragrant, deer-resistant container and border gardens.
Dianthus American Pie® Georgia Peach Pie is a charming perennial featuring pale peachy petals with an eye-catching coral center and a sweetly spicy scent. This petite variety blooms throughout the summer with an encore performance in the fall, attracting bees and butterflies. Its compact size makes it excellent for containers and garden borders, while its durable, flop-proof stems are ideal for cutting gardens and flower arrangements. Known for its remarkable toughness, this dianthus exhibits resistance to deer and drought. It thrives in full sunlight and prefers moist, well-drained soil, offering continuous color and fragrance to your outdoor space.
$14.95
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4.6
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Category Rank
854
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#854 in Flowers
Price vs Category Average
-63%
Below average
SKU
27053
Who it's for
- Container gardeners needing long-lasting, continuous seasonal color
- Gardeners seeking sophisticated, soft-toned floral accents
- Homeowners wanting fragrant blooms near outdoor living spaces
Who should skip it
- Landscapers looking for permanent, long-term perennial garden fixtures
- Gardeners managing heavy, moisture-retaining clay soil
- Busy gardeners preferring low-maintenance, hands-off plant varieties
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Continuous flowering from summer through fall provides exceptional seasonal color.
Fragrance Intensity
Sweetly spicy notes offer a delightful sensory experience for garden visitors.
Structural Integrity
Sturdy, flop-proof stems maintain a tidy appearance without needing extra support.
Environmental Resilience
Proven resistance to deer and drought ensures low-maintenance garden success.
Pollinator Appeal
Reliably attracts bees and butterflies to enhance your local ecosystem.
Container Versatility
Compact growth habit makes it perfectly suited for pots and borders.
Key Specs
SKU
27053
Genus
Dianthus
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
11 in
Mature Width
11 in
Hardiness Zones
5 - 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist, well-drained
Features
- Sweetly spicy scented blooms
- Exceptional performance in the garden
- Compact size suitable for containers and borders
- Durable, flop-proof stems ideal for cutting
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Resistant to deer and drought
- Long blooming period through summer and fall
- Attractive blue-green foliage
What customers say
Customers are captivated by the unique color of the Georgia Peach Pie Dianthus, noting its beautiful blend of soft pinks and apricot tones that instantly elevate garden aesthetics. The consistent theme across reviews is exceptional quality and reliability. Gardeners appreciate its robust, low maintenance growth habit and the impressive duration of its fragrant blooms, confirming it as a dependable choice for season long color.
Know before you buy
The Georgia Peach Pie is hardy in zones 5 through 9. As long as your garden falls within these zones, the plant is capable of surviving winter temperatures.
Yes, its compact 11-inch size makes it an excellent choice for containers. Ensure your pot has good drainage to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
This variety is a prolific bloomer that provides continuous color throughout the summer. You can also expect an encore performance of blooms in the fall.
This specific dianthus is known for its resistance to deer. While no plant is entirely deer-proof, it is much less likely to be targeted than other garden favorites.
Absolutely. The stems are specifically noted for being durable and 'flop-proof,' which makes them ideal for cutting and displaying in vases.
For the best performance and continuous blooming, this dianthus requires full sun. It should be planted in a location that receives direct sunlight for most of the day.
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