Dianthus, Cheddar Pinks 'Firewitch' (Dianthus gratianopolitanus)
April 2014--English Gardens, Dearborn Heights, MI
So full of blossoms!
Dianthus 'Firewitch' - June 13, 2013
April 2014--English Gardens, Dearborn Heights, MI
firewitch blooming in late may 2007
Dianthus 'Firewitch' in bloom!
closeup of blooms, may 26 2008
Dianthus brings such cheerfulness to the late Spring garden here in Zone 5b. If you sheer these after first bloom fades you'll get repeat bloom but not of this magnitude.
A close-up of some blooms.
Dianthus 'Firewitch'
Little soldiers standing at attention from this focal point.
Cheddar Pink 'Firewitch' (Dianthus gratianopolitanus) clove scented flowers are a magenta-pink. It has been named the "Perennial Plant of the Year for 2006" by the Perennial Plant Association.
Cheddar Pink 'Firewitch' (Dianthus gratianopolitanus)
Cheddar Pink 'Firewitch' (Dianthus gratianopolitanus)
2nd year in the spot. It has doubled in size.
Growing at the end of the watergarden
seed pod with seeds
Firewitch Dianthus planted at the front of a border with dwarf asters behind. These fragrance the entire front yard on sunny April days, delicious carnation/spice.
New planting in rockfall
April 2014--English Gardens, Dearborn Heights, MI
April 2014--English Gardens, Dearborn Heights, MI
April 2014--English Gardens, Dearborn Heights, MI
Dianthus 'Firewitch' (and Dianthus Ideal Select WhiteFire') - 06/10/15
Late April in zone 6b. Love the blue foliage with the bright blooms. They smell great, too!
Dianthus gratianopolitanus
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Dianthus, Cheddar Pinks
Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Firewitch'
| Type: | Alpines and Rock Gardens, Groundcovers, Perennials |
| Height: | 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) |
| Conditions: | Zone 3-9, Full Sun |