Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'FIREWITCH Feuerhexe'

Cheddar Pinks

Plant Type: Perennial

FULL Sun

Shocking magenta-pink flowers shimmer over a dense mat of semi-evergreen blue-green foliage. Blooms heavily in May and June. Tolerates heat, humidity and some drought. 2006 Perennial Plant of the Year.

Height

Spread

12"

Growth Habit

SPILLER (low/trailing)

Landscape Application:

Group or mass for edging in beds, borders, rock gardens and hot, sunny sites.

Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'FIREWITCH Feuerhexe' Plant Care:

Needs good drainage. Prefers alkaline soil.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 3 (-40/-30F)

Cheddar Pinks Merit Awards and Special Collections

Cheddar Pinks Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

MIDSEASON (May-June)

Mid Season (May - June)

Soil Moisture Needs

Low to moderate soil moisture.

Moderate

Special Benefits

Fragrant

Ground Cover

Nature Attraction

Butterflies

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

Rabbit Resistant

Cheddar Pinks Additional Information

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