Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Firewitch'

Cheddar Pinks


Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Firewitch' - Pinks-Cheddar from Moose Crossing Garden Center

  • Magenta-pink, upward-facing blooms
  • Fragrant, clove scent
  • Tufted mounds of blue-green foliage
  • Blooms May-June; repeat late summer
Blooms all Season
Blooms all Season
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Evergreen
Evergreen
Fragrant
Fragrant
Great Foliage
Great Foliage



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in loose, well drained soil and full sun Deadheading can promote more blooms Apply fertilizer annually for best bloom


Height: 6-8 in
Spread: 6-12 in
Spacing: 12 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Pink
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Fragrant
  • Container
  • Long Blooming
  • Mass Planting
  • Evergreen
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Blooms all Season
  • Rock Garden
  • Great Foliage
  • Edging
  • Border or Bed
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Low Maintenance
  • Salt Tolerant

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Upright
  • Mounding

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer
  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Winter
  • Spring Bloomer
  • Fall
  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Attracts Hummingbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water