Fruit Punch® Cranberry Cocktail Pinks

Fruit Punch® Cranberry Cocktail is a compact dianthus with double hot magenta-pink flowers above gray-green foliage. It forms a low mound about 8–10 inches tall and 12–14 inches wide, suited to the front of a sunny planting. ## Garden placement Use this selection along a path, at the front of a border, or in a container where its flower color and rounded habit can be seen up close. This is the named ‘Cranberry Cocktail’ selection in the Fruit Punch® series. The breeder lists spring and summer flowering, with early summer as the main bloom period, and notes repeat flowering after trimming. [Proven Winners](https://www.provenwinners.com/p/10559) reports the cultivar identity, mature dimensions, and flower and foliage details. ## Growing conditions Grow in full sun to part shade in loose, well-drained soil. Average moisture is suitable; water during prolonged dry spells and avoid waterlogged conditions. The listed hardiness range is USDA zones 4–9. These conditions support the compact mound and help keep flowering stems and foliage healthy. ## Maintenance Remove spent flowers or shear lightly after the main flush to keep the plant tidy and encourage additional bloom. Water during extended dry periods, especially while plants establish, and maintain good drainage through winter. See the [Proven Winners growing notes](https://www.provenwinners.com/p/10559) for exposure, water, and soil guidance.