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Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Firewitch'

Firewitch cheddar pink

Native to Poland & Ukraine


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Perfect for the formal and informal garden at the front of the border.  Beautiful grey green foliage all season long topped off by magenta pink flowers in late spring and early summer.  Plants must be deadheaded after flowering as stems will turn yellow and fall over.  


Height:

4-6 in

Spread:

6-12 in

Spacing:

8-12 in

USDA Hardiness Zone:

3 - 8

Bloom Color:

Pink-violet

Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Firewitch' Characteristics

Attracts Wildlife

  • Pollinators
  • Butterflies

Attributes

  • Fragrant
  • Dried Flower
  • Container
  • Clay Soil
  • Ground Cover

Exposure

  • Full Sun

Deer Resistant

  • Deer Resistant

Flowering Months

  • June
  • May

Foliage Color

  • Gray-Green

Growth Rate

  • Medium

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Summer
  • Spring

Soil Moisture Preference

  • Average