Dianthus, Firewitch Dianthus, Cheddar Pink
SKU #'s
- 1003389
- Delivery Available with Online Checkout
- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
Firewitch Dianthus is a compact mat-forming perennial with blue-gray foliage and hairy stems. A profuse bloom of spicy-scented magenta pink flowers bloom first in spring and can continue to intermediately bloom through fall if deadheaded. Blooms best in full sun and slightly alkaline, moist, and well-drained soil.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1’ |
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Spread: |
0.5’ - 1’ |
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Spacing: |
0.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Deadhead to extend bloom. Crown rot may occur in poorly-drained soils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Phlox, Speedwell, Coneflower
IMAGES: Ryan Somma from Occoquan, USA, Cheddar Pink, Fire Witch (3978217926), CC BY-SA 2.0, (2) Ryan Somma from Occoquan, USA, Cheddar Pink, Fire Witch (3977452253), CC BY-SA 2.0, (3) Ryan Somma from Occoquan, USA, Cheddar Pink, Fire Witch (3978212822), CC BY-SA 2.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
