Dianthus Fire and Ice (Pink)
Very compact and free flowering, Dianthus ‘Fire and Ice’ (Pink) is a charming evergreen perennial with masses of delightfully scented, raspberry flowers, up to 1.5 in. across (4 cm), adorned with tiny light pink spots and white picotee edges. Blooming in early summer and early fall, the cheerful blossoms rise on short, stout stems above a low cushion of grassy, gray-green leaves.
Very compact and free flowering, Dianthus 'Fire and Ice' (Pink) is a charming evergreen perennial with masses of delightfully scented, raspberry flowers, up to 1.5 in. across (4 cm), adorned with tiny light pink spots and white picotee edges. Blooming in early summer and early fall, the cheerful blossoms rise on short, stout stems above a low cushion of grassy, gray-green leaves. Easy to grow, and perfect for adding a splash of color in the garden, this Garden Pink is an excellent addition to the sunny rock garden, fabulous in containers and a luminous edger at the front of the border. Drought and salt tolerant.
- Grows up to 10 in. tall (25 cm) and 14 in. wide (35 cm).
- Prefers full sun and enjoys neutral to alkaline, well-drained soils. Will tolerate some shade in the afternoon
- Extremely versatile, this Dianthus is ideal for rock gardens, border fronts, garden edging or containers.
- Attracts bees and butterflies, but is ignored by deer and rabbits.
- Deadhead to prolong flowering. Trim lightly after flowering to maintain a tight, compact mound.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 4 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Dianthus |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early)Fall |
| Height | 10" (25cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 15″ (37cm) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Salt |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |