Firewitch Dianthus is a compact mat-forming perennial with blue-gray foliage and hairy stems. A profuse bloom of spicy-scented magenta pink flowers bloom first in spring and can continue to intermediately bloom through fall if deadheaded. Blooms best in full sun and slightly alkaline, moist, and well-drained soil.
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Type:
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Perennial
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Height:
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0.5' - 1’
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Spread:
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0.5’ - 1’
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Spacing:
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0.5’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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3 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun, Part Sun
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Bloom Color:
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Pink
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Season of Interest:
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Spring, Summer, Fall
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Deadhead to extend bloom. Crown rot may occur in poorly-drained soils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Garden, Rock Gardens, Foundational Plantings, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Phlox, Speedwell, Coneflower
IMAGES: Ryan Somma from Occoquan, USA, Cheddar Pink, Fire Witch (3978217926), CC BY-SA 2.0, (2) Ryan Somma from Occoquan, USA, Cheddar Pink, Fire Witch (3977452253), CC BY-SA 2.0, (3) Ryan Somma from Occoquan, USA, Cheddar Pink, Fire Witch (3978212822), CC BY-SA 2.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
