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Firewitch Dianthus
Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Firewitch'
Pronunciation: dy-AN-thus grat-ee-an-oh-pol-it-AH-nus
SKU #00472
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Fast growing; reaches 1 ft. tall and wide.
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| Description | Magenta-pink flowers bloom profusely, with a wonderful spicy clove-like fragrance. Blue-gray, compact foliage quickly forms a solid mat, making it an excellent groundcover or rock garden plant. Essential to the cottage garden and perennial borders. A hardy herbaceous perennial that may remain evergreen in warmer winter regions. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring, repeating through fall if deadheaded. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Lavender (Lavandula); Phlox (Phlox); Coneflower (Echinacea); Speedwell (Veronica); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, neutral to slightly alkaline, loose, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild, periodic drought. Fertilize regularly during growing season. Remove spent blooms to encourage heavier blooming. |
Details
| Description | Magenta-pink flowers bloom profusely, with a wonderful spicy clove-like fragrance. Blue-gray, compact foliage quickly forms a solid mat, making it an excellent groundcover or rock garden plant. Essential to the cottage garden and perennial borders. A hardy herbaceous perennial that may remain evergreen in warmer winter regions. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring, repeating through fall if deadheaded. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Lavender (Lavandula); Phlox (Phlox); Coneflower (Echinacea); Speedwell (Veronica); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, neutral to slightly alkaline, loose, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild, periodic drought. Fertilize regularly during growing season. Remove spent blooms to encourage heavier blooming. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Firewitch Dianthus produce flowers?
Spring, repeating through fall if deadheaded.
Is Firewitch Dianthus evergreen or deciduous?
Firewitch Dianthus is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Firewitch Dianthus?
Firewitch Dianthus is Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form.
Is Firewitch Dianthus resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Drought Tolerant
How fast does Firewitch Dianthus grow?
Firewitch Dianthus has a Fast growth rate.
Where can I use Firewitch Dianthus in my landscape?
Firewitch Dianthus is suitable for: Border, Container, Ground Cover.
What color are Firewitch Dianthus flowers?
Firewitch Dianthus produces Pink flowers.
What color is the foliage of Firewitch Dianthus?
Firewitch Dianthus has Gray-green foliage.
What plants grow well with Firewitch Dianthus?
Good companion plants for Firewitch Dianthus include: Lavender (Lavandula); Phlox (Phlox); Coneflower (Echinacea); Speedwell (Veronica); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum).
How do I care for Firewitch Dianthus?
Provide enriched, neutral to slightly alkaline, loose, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild, periodic drought. Fertilize regularly during growing season. Remove spent blooms to encourage heavier blooming.
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