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Firewitch Pinks

Dianthus 'Firewitch'

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Overview

The Dianthus 'Firewitch' (Firewitch Pinks) is beloved for its vibrant magenta blooms and spicy clove fragrance. A perennial groundcover, it reaches a height of 6-8 inches with a spread of up to 12 inches. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, thriving in USDA zones 3-9. Firewitch Pinks bloom profusely in late spring and intermittently through fall, with narrow, blue-green foliage offering year-round interest. Perfect for rock gardens and borders.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 3–9Type BiennialClimate Mediterranean

Firewitch Pinks (Dianthus 'Firewitch') — forming a dense mat of slender

Firewitch Pinks (Dianthus 'Firewitch') — blue-green foliage offering year-round interest

Firewitch Pinks (Dianthus 'Firewitch') — offering an extended display of color

Firewitch Pinks (Dianthus 'Firewitch') — Perfect for rock gardens and borders

Firewitch Pinks (Dianthus 'Firewitch') — Boasting brilliant magenta blooms

Firewitch Pinks (Dianthus 'Firewitch') — The Dianthus 'Firewitch' (Firewitch Pinks) is beloved for its vibrant magenta blooms and spicy clove fragrance

Firewitch Pinks (Dianthus 'Firewitch') — A perennial groundcover, it reaches a height of 6-8 inches with a spread of up to 12 inches

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Biennial
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Firewitch Pinks (Dianthus 'Firewitch') — forming a dense mat of slender

Firewitch Pinks (Dianthus 'Firewitch') — blue-green foliage offering year-round interest

Firewitch Pinks (Dianthus 'Firewitch') — offering an extended display of color

Firewitch Pinks (Dianthus 'Firewitch') — Perfect for rock gardens and borders

Firewitch Pinks (Dianthus 'Firewitch') — Boasting brilliant magenta blooms

Firewitch Pinks (Dianthus 'Firewitch') — The Dianthus 'Firewitch' (Firewitch Pinks) is beloved for its vibrant magenta blooms and spicy clove fragrance

Firewitch Pinks (Dianthus 'Firewitch') — A perennial groundcover, it reaches a height of 6-8 inches with a spread of up to 12 inches

Firewitch Pinks (Dianthus 'Firewitch') — Firewitch Pinks bloom profusely in late spring and intermittently through fall

Firewitch Pinks (Dianthus 'Firewitch') — It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, thriving in USDA zones 3-9

Firewitch Pinks (Dianthus 'Firewitch') — Its blossoms make an appearance in late spring with possible intermittent reblooms until early fall

Firewitch Pinks (Dianthus 'Firewitch') — blue-green foliage that provides a lush backdrop for the eye-catching flowers

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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