American Pie® Bumbleberry Pie Dianthus

Bring home a slice of British breeding brilliance with American Pie® Bumbleberry Pie Dianthus (Dianthus x 'Bumbleberry Pie') —a fragrant, edible-flowered hybrid that's won hearts at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and taken home the coveted Award of Garden Merit! This pink powerhouse bursts with delicious color: each extra-large single bloom is a saturated rose-pink ringed with a vivid hot-pink center, standing proud on strong, upright stems that resist flopping.

This perennial beauty features slender, glaucous silver-blue foliage that stays tidy and lush year-round. Its blooming starts in late spring and continues through summer with some reblooming potential when deadheaded. And oh, the fragrance! This is the same clove-scented charm that made Carnations famous, and it's paired with petals that are entirely edible—perfect for adding whimsy to salads and desserts.

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Key Features

• Large single rose-pink blooms with vivid hot-pink centers
• Upright stems are perfect for cutting and arrangements
• Delightfully clove-scented and edible petals
• Silver-blue evergreen foliage for year-round appeal
• Hardy to zone 5 and drought tolerant
• RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
• Excellent in containers, cutting gardens, or edible landscapes

Landscaping Uses

At just 8–12 inches tall and wide, American Pie® Bumbleberry Pie Dianthus is a compact herbaceous perennial that punches well above its weight in both color and performance.

Whether you're planting a classic cottage garden, this hybrid is as versatile as it is charming. Reaching a tidy height of just under a foot and spreading about the same, it forms a compact, mounding habit that fits easily in garden beds or containers.

• Mass plant in sunny borders for a sea of pink
• Tuck into raised beds and edible gardens for blooms you can taste
• Add to front-of-border plantings or along pathways
• Mix into Pollinator or Cottage Gardens
• Use in patio pots or window boxes for fragrant close-up color
• Plant in Rock Gardens or sunny hell strips

Care and Maintenance

This herbaceous perennial is low-maintenance and high-performing, built for beauty with backbone.

Bred in the United Kingdom by one of the most respected Dianthus breeders, this garden treasure thrives in USDA growing zones 5 through 9. It's as tough as it is pretty—tolerating cold down to -20°F and showing great drought resistance once established.

• Planting Time: Spring or early fall. Find Planting and Care Info Here!
• Sun Needs: Full sun
• Soil Needs: Well-drained soil; tolerates sandy or loamy types, dislikes heavy clay
• Moisture Needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Mulch: Apply a 3-4 inch layer of arborist mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds; compost enriches performance
• Fertilization Needs: Light feeder—fertilize with balanced flower food in spring
• Pruning Info: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage rebloom; cut back after flowering for tidiness
• Special Perks/Growing Tips:
• Deer and rabbit-resistant
• Drought tolerant
• Great in high-sun locations
• Handles urban conditions well
• Division Info: Divide every 3-5 years in early spring or fall to rejuvenate clumps

A Bloom Worth Buzzing About

You won’t berry your love for this pink stunner! American Pie® Bumbleberry Pie Dianthus adds fragrance, flavor, and fuchsia charm to any landscape. With British breeding brilliance and award-winning flair, this plant is perfect for gardeners who crave both style and substance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bumbleberry Pie Dianthus edible?
Yes! The petals are edible and are often used to decorate salads, cakes, or cocktails.

Does this Dianthus rebloom?
Yes—especially if you deadhead it regularly.

Is Bumbleberry Pie good for containers?
Absolutely! It thrives in pots, window boxes, and raised beds with full sun and well-drained soil.

Is Bumbleberry Pie Dianthus cold hardy?
Yes, it’s hardy down to zone 5, or -20°F, making it a strong performer even in chilly climates.

What type of garden is best for this plant?
It fits beautifully into cottage gardens, rock gardens, pollinator gardens, edible landscapes, and cutting gardens.

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