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    • Photo of Dianthus deltoides 'Arctic Fire' flower, foliage, form by Little Prince of Oregon

    Photo by Little Prince of Oregon

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    Dianthus deltoides 'Arctic Fire'

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 14"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Dianthus deltoides 'Arctic Fire' plant details

    Dianthus deltoides 'Arctic Fire' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dianthus deltoides 'Arctic Fire'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: caryophyllaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 14 IN wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer
    Uses: fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianthus deltoides 'Arctic Fire'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Zn 3. White petals w/ red eye. Long bloomer.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Smaller, icy white blooms with a sharply contrasting, bright fuchsia ring around the medium pink eye zone light up their surroundings. Each of the 5 flower petals have serrated edges, looking as if they have been trimmed with pinking shears, hence the common name 'Pinks'.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Dianthus deltoides 'Arctic Fire' plant

    How to Grow Dianthus deltoides 'Arctic Fire'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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