Frosty Fire Dianthus is a compact mat-forming herbaceous perennial with dark blue green foliage and hairy stems. Fragrant and frilly soft red double flowers with white highlights bloom first in late spring into summer, and again in fall if deadheaded. Blooms best in full sun and slightly alkaline, moist, and well-drained soil.
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0.5' - 1’ |
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Spread: |
0.5’ - 1’ |
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Spacing: |
0.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Deadhead to extend bloom. Susceptible to rot and rust. 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: Photo by David J. Stang, Dianthus x allwoodii Frosty Fire 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Dianthus x allwoodii Frosty Fire 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (3) Leonora (Ellie) Enking, Red Dianthus
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
