Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Firewitch'

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Cheddar Pinks

USDA Hardiness Zone 2-9

2006 Perennial Plant of the Year. Very fragrant medium-pink flowers bloom in May-June and intermittently all summer.
Dianthus are a staple of the sun garden. Perfect for borders, softening the edge of a walkway, in a butterfly or cutting garden.

Height

3-8 Inches

Spread

12 Inches

Color

Pink/Red

Interesting Notes

PPA Perennial Plant of the Year 2006

Bloom Time

May-June

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Thrive in well drained soil.
Do not cut back hard before winter.

When to Divide

early spring or fall every 3 years to retain vigor

Good Companions

Tickseed (Coreopsis ), Creeping Baby's Breath (Gypsophila repens), Variegated Sweet Iris (Iris pallida), Moss Phlox (Phlox subulata), Hybrid Sage (Salvia nemerosa), Rockfoil (Saxifraga arendsii), Stonecrop (Sedum reflexum), Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum ), Woolly Thyme (Thymus pseudolanuginosus)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife

•	Butterflies

Attributes & Uses

•	Cut Flowers
•	Ground Cover
•	Containers
•	Fragrant

Exposure

•

Full Sun

Foliage Color

•	Gray
•	Blue

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Spring
•	Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Fall
•	Summer
•	Spring

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Well-drained