Firewitch Dianthus, Cheddar Pink

Dianthus gratianapolitanus 'Firewitch'

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. 

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.