Dianthus plants, also called pinks, are attractive and versatile blooming perennials. The variety called ‘Firewitch’ has an especially low growth habit and a clovelike aroma. They make good choices for flowering borders, rock gardens or mixed beds.
Dianthus Firewitch Care
Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Firewitch’
What is the plant
Firewitch dianthus (Dianthus gratianopolitanus ‘Firewitch’) was created by a German horticulturist in 1957, where it was named Feuerhexe. Blooming in May and June, their deep pink or magenta flowers are a beatific contrast against the blue-green, silvery grass-like foliage. The flowers are fragrant, smelling lightly like cloves. These fragrant flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Firewitch flowers hold up against heat and humidity more than most dianthus flowers.
If you’ve recognized any mistakes feel free to notify us about it. This would help us to provide only the best-quality information.
Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
min -37°C
Hardiness zone
3 - 9
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Once established, the plants are drought tolerant. They prefer normal to light waterings. When watering, do not wet the foliage or crowns, as they may develop crown rot.
Fertilizer
Adding compost as you plant can also help boost the soil's organic content.
Sunlight
Firewitch dianthus plants grow best in full sun, but can tolerate light shade.
Ease your plant care routine with PlantIn's personalized system.
Soil
Give them well-drained, slightly sandy soil to avoid crown rot.
Temperature
The plant is hardy and can be grown in the areas with the lowest winter temperatures of −40°C (−40°F). Also, the flowers can also go dormant in consistently hot summer temperatures, above 85°F.
Popularity
280 people already have this plant 76 people have added this plant to their wishlists
What's wrong with your plant?
Related plants
Discover more plants with the list below
