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| Plant Number: 1.180.520 | USDA Zone: 3 - 9 |
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 | Dianthus Firewitch |
| Common name : Border Pinks |
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| (=‘Feuerhexe’) A selection of the Border Pinks, a group of Dianthus that are a favourite for planting in rock gardens or using as a border edging. This outstanding variety forms a low clump of grassy blue-grey foliage, with a long summer display of fragrant single magenta-pink blooms. Shear plants back lightly after blooming to maintain a tight, compact habit. Plants require good drainage and are an excellent choice for hot dry sites or gravelly soils. Combines beautifully with other low alpine plants. Attractive to butterflies. Evergreen. Selected as the 2006 PERENNIAL PLANT of the YEAR.
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Conditions |
Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Deep Pink
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Foliage Color
Blue
Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Attracts Butterflies
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Edging
Evergreen
Fragrant
Flower Head Size
Small
Height
15-20 cm
6-8 inches
Spread
20-30 cm
8-12 inches
Foot Traffic
Light
Growth Rate
Slow
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