Melinda Myers

Firewitch Cheddar Pinks

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 & Care

• Space plants 15 to 20 inches apart
• Will rebloom if first flush of flowers are deadheaded

 

Problems

None serious if sited and maintained correctly, leaf spot, rust, root rot, Fusarium wilt