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Dianthus ‘Frosty Fire’
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Dianthus ‘Frosty Fire’


Border Pinks

 USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.180.530


Cousins to the carnation, Border Pinks are especially popular as an edging plant, or in the rock garden. This Canadian selection forms a low, grassy cushion of silver-blue leaves, bearing masses of small, fringed ruby-red flowers in late spring. Delightfully fragrant. Drought tolerant once established. Clip lightly after blooming. Not always easy to divide, but this can be attempted in early spring or fall. Flowers may be attractive to butterflies. Evergreen. Registered with COPF.

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Dianthus ‘Frosty Fire’


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Dry
Care Level
  Easy 		Flower Colour
  Red
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Late Spring
Foliage Color
  Blue
  Silver
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Alpine & Rock
  Attracts Butterflies
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Evergreen
  Fragrant
Height
   10-15 cm
   4-6 inches
Spread
   20-30 cm
   8-12 inches
Foot Traffic
   Light
Growth Rate
   Slow