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- Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Feuerhexe’ Firewitch
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 3a to 8b
- ‘Firewitch’ pinks forms silvery blue mats of evergreen foliage profusely topped with scented magenta flowers in the spring, with more flowers appearing in the fall after deadheading. Butterflies love it. This fast-growing heat- and humidity-resistant dianthus is perfect for use in containers, rock gardens, and the front of the perennial borders. It was named the 2006 Perennial Plant of the Year.
- 2006 Perennial Plant of the Year
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- Fire Star Pinks, Clove Pink; Border Carnation
- Perennials ... Seasonal Color - Groundcover
- Growth Size: Low Plant - 3 to 6 inches tall, 6 to 12 inches wide
- Growth Habit: Spreading - Groundcover - Dense
- Features: Easy To Grow, Fine-textured Foliage, Winter Interest
- Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant (once established), Water once a week in extreme heat
- Attracts: Butterflies, Bees, Birds
- Garden Ideas:
- Cottage, Perennial, Cutting
- Flower features: Fragrant, Good for Cut Flowers
- Single, magenta that bloom in spring
- Foliage type and color: Evergreen, Blue
- Deep blue
- Landscape Uses: Beds, Erosion Control, Rock Garden, Living Wall
- Accent, Border, Container, Mass Planting, Ground Cover
- Firewitch Pinks is a Low maintenance plant
- Growth Size: Low Plant - 3 to 6 inches tall, 6 to 12 inches wide
- Growth Rate: Medium
- Spacing: 1-2 ft apart
- Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Watering: Average
- Soil Types: Neutral to Alkaline Tolerates dry soil Well-drained
- General Plant Care: Care for your perennials and annuals includes monitoring for pests and diseases, periodically checking soil moisture, and providing fertilizer as needed. In general, plants that have sufficient water and the correct amount of fertilizer tend to not have as many pest and disease problems. Water new plants weekly during the growing season in the first year, and as needed after that.
- General Planting Tips: Choose a site suited to your plant's light, soil, and space needs. Dig a hole twice as wide but no deeper than the container. Perennials and annuals often look best planted in groups of five or more plants - if you are planting multiple plants, you may want to prepare the planting area and dig all your holes at one time to plan placement. Remove plant from container and loosen roots slightly. Place the plant in the hole. If using slow-release (coated) fertilizer, you may add it according to package directions at this time. Add soil back to the hole, ensuring the top of the soil from the container is even with the surrounding soil. Water well, and add more soil if needed. Add 2-3 inches of mulch around plant, taking care to keep away from stem. See our FAQ page for more details on Mulching.
- General Fertilizing Tips: Fertilize in spring when new growth appears, and once more before flowering with a general purpose or slow-release fertilizer.
- General Pruning suggestions: Not usually needed, best left unpruned
- Bloom Tips: Remove flower stalks after blooms have faded
