Constant Cadence® Milk Cherry - Dianthus

Constant Cadence® Milk Cherry is a compact dianthus whose fragrant, ruffled flowers open white and deepen through pink to cherry red. This color change creates a mix of fresh and mature blooms across spring, summer, and fall, while its low foliage keeps the flowers close to the ground, as described in the [exact cultivar profile](https://www.getgroupinc.com/plant-name/Dianthus-Constant-Cadence--Milk-Cherry). ## Siting Plant in full sun and well-drained soil; part sun is also listed for this selection. It suits the front of a border, containers, rock gardens, and small cut-flower arrangements. Published exact-source size ranges vary: heights run from about 6 to 12 inches and widths from 8 to 14 inches. [Phoenix Perennials](https://www.phoenixperennials.com/plant-encyclopedia/dianthus-constant-cadence-milk-cherry/) and [SiteOne](https://www.siteone.com/en/95446b-dianthus-x-constant-cadence-milk-cherry-pinks/p/979315) document the differing mature ranges and uses. Avoid waterlogged sites. ## Maintenance Remove faded blooms during the flowering season to keep the plant neat and support continued flowering. [UF/IFAS](https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/dianthus/) recommends deadheading faded Dianthus flowers and avoiding wet conditions. Avoid wet conditions around the crown.