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Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Firewitch' (3.5-inch pot)
Common Name: Cheddar Pinks
Shocking magenta-pink, upward-facing blooms which exude the scent of cloves appear in masses above silvery-blue mats of evergreen foliage. Each of the 5 petals have serrated edges, looking as if they have been trimmed with pinking shears, hence the common name 'Pinks'. If deadheaded, this species will flower heaviest in early summer and again in fall.
Dianthus grow best in loose, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soils. Lime can be added to the soil if it is naturally acidic to raise the pH. Dianthus can be grown in full sun or part shade, but the foliage will not be as lush and fewer flowers will be produced if it is grown in hot, dry areas. Regular watering during prolonged dry spells will be necessary. However, they are tolerant of short periods of dryness.
Do a thorough clean-up in the fall to prevent pest and disease problems and add a layer of mulch to protect the evergreen foliage. As soon as the weather begins to warm up, remove all of this mulch to prevent crown rot.
Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year -- 2006
Missouri Botanical Garden Plants of Merit
Height: 7.0-8.0 Inches
Spread: 12.0 Inches
Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color: Pink shades
Foliage Color: Blue shades
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) - Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Low to Average Water Needs
Average Soil Quality
Bloomtime: Early Summer - Early Fall
Attracts Butterflies
Deer Resistant
Seasonal Interest: Dried Seed Heads
Evergreen
Growth Rate: Medium
Border Plant, Container, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Drought Tolerant, Easy To Grow, Edging, Fragrant Flowers, Fragrant Foliage, Mass Planting, Salt Tolerant
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'Firewitch' Dianthus
My plants arrived fresh and healthy and took quickly after being planted They still have blooms, even though it's the end of July!
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Dianthus firewitch
Plants were healthy and well packed. Pots had a good sized plant. Recommend these to anyone interested in this species.
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Excellent
Fresh plants, in exceptional protective packaging
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beautiful healthy plants
I bought 60 (3.5pot) dianthus and it came carefully wrap in newspaper in a wax cardboard box. It was healthy, green, and beautiful. It looks healthier then the plants I drive to buy at the garden center which is a huge plus, no work for me to carry it home. I would likely buy again if I need more plants in the future. Great job guys!