Odessa® 'Cerise Bling Bling' Pinks

Odessa® ‘Cerise Bling Bling’ is an upright dianthus with double flowers in coral-pink shades. The compact foliage and vivid flowers suit the front of a sunny border or a container, where the spring display can be viewed at close range. ## Placement and seasonal display Dümmen Orange lists this named selection as an 8–12-inch-tall perennial for USDA Zones 6–9, with an upright habit and natural spring flowering. A Colorado State University garden trial recorded salmon-to-coral-pink flowers and a 12-by-15-inch plant; trial dimensions can vary with site and season, so allow room for the clump to widen. Provide sun and open drainage, and avoid leaving the crown in persistently wet soil. [Dümmen Orange catalog](https://na.dummenorange.com/app/externalresource/site/documents/9185/do-perennials-catalog-24-25-digital.pdf) · [Colorado State University trial report](https://agsci.colostate.edu/landscapeplants/wp-content/uploads/sites/57/2020/04/2018-CSU-Perennial-Demonstration-Garden-Report.pdf) ## Maintenance Water regularly during establishment, then water as the soil begins to dry. Remove faded flower stems to keep the clump neat. Good air movement and quick drainage help protect the crown through wet weather; in a pot, use a free-draining mix and a container with open drainage holes.