Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Feuerhexe' ('Firewitch')
Botanical Name
Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Firewitch'
Hardiness
Zones 3 to 9
Height
3 to 4 inch foliage, 6 to 8 inch blooms
Flowers
Mid to late spring: purplish-pink, hot pink; fragrant
Light
Full sun, light shade in hot locations
Soil
Well-drained, neutral to alkaline, no deep organic mulch
Planting and Care
Space plants 15 to 20 inches apart, will rebloom if first flush of blooms are deadheaded
Problems
None serious if sited and maintained correctly, leaf spot, rust, root rot, Fusarium wilt