Dianthus barbatus
Sweet Black Cherry

Velvety, spicy-scented, and almost impossibly rich in color, Dianthus barbatus ‘Sweet Black Cherry’ offers dramatic clusters of deep burgundy blooms that read nearly black in cool evening light. Each flower cluster sits atop sturdy upright stems above tidy mounds of green foliage, creating a striking cottage-garden display that absolutely hums with pollinator activity. The delicious clove-like fragrance makes it especially delightful near walkways, patios, and cutting beds, where the long-lasting blooms are equally beautiful indoors.

Blooming generously from late spring into summer, this easy biennial or short-lived perennial reaches about 18–24" tall and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Deadheading encourages repeat flowering and helps keep plants looking fresh. We adore the moody sophistication it brings when paired with blush pinks, smoky purples, silver foliage, or airy grasses. Exceptionally romantic and wonderfully easygoing, ‘Sweet Black Cherry’ delivers all the old-fashioned charm of Sweet William with an irresistibly modern dark twist.

We guarantee that the plants we sell are healthy and viable at the time they leave our care.

If a plant arrives in substandard condition, please take clear photographs and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. To ensure eligibility under this guarantee, we strongly encourage you to open and unpack your shipment immediately upon delivery and inspect the plants thoroughly.

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$14.99 flat rate for up to 6 plants is for standard FedEx/UPS Ground shipping to eligible states only. $19.99 for up to 12 plants. Plants being shipped to the following states are sent via Express Mail to help ensure they arrive quickly and healthy. 

(AL, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IN, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VT, VA, WV)
(list of states subject to change seasonally due to extreme heat or cold conditions)

We cannot ship Annie's Annuals plants to P.O. boxes or outside the continental U.S.

Individual plants are shipped in 4" pots and we ship in boxes of 4, 6, 8, or 12 plants per box.

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