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Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Firewitch'
Cheddar Pinks
- Category: Perennial
- Hardiness Zone:3-9
- Height:6-10 Inches
- Spread:12-14 Inches
- Bloom Color: Pink/Red
- Foliage Color: Blue-gray
Very fragrant, medium-pink flowers bloom in May-June and intermittently all summer. Silvery-blue mat of evergreen foliage. Dianthus are a staple for the sun garden. Perfect for borders, softening the edge of a walkway, in a butterfly or cutting garden.
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Blue |
Soil Moisture
| • | Well-Drained |
Attributes
| • | Ground Cover |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Bloom Time
| • | May - June |
Additional Information about Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Firewitch'
PPA Perennial Plant of the Year 2006
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Firewitch'
Thrive in well-drained soil. Do not cut back hard before winter. Deadhead for re-bloom.