Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Firewitch'
Pinks-CheddarShocking magenta pink, clove-scented, 1" single flowers with fringed petals are extremely eye-catching for spring sales. Forms a low, dense carpet of deep blue, evergreen foliage. Shearing back after blooming keeps plants tidy and may promote rebloom.
Plant Details
- Zone: 3 - 9
- Height: 8-10"
- Spread: 9-12"
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
- Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring, Midsummer
- Foliage Color: Blue Shades
- Flower Color: Pink Shades
- Fragrant: Yes
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Not native to North America
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Bee-friendly: No
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Plant Details
- Zone: 3 - 9
- Height: 8-10"
- Spread: 9-12"
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
- Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring, Midsummer
- Foliage Color: Blue Shades
- Flower Color: Pink Shades
- Fragrant: Yes
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Not native to North America
- Bee-friendly: No
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Grower Information
- PowerPlug Size(s): 32s, 72s
- Optimal Planting Time: Late Summer-Fall
- Retail Sales Window: Spring, Summer
- Moisture in Production: Average
- Requires Shade in Production: No
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: Yes
- Vernalization Beneficial: No