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    Dianthus 'Frosty Fire'

    Also Known As

    • Dianthus x allwoodii 'Frosty Fire'
    • Frosty Fire Dwarf Carnation

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Dianthus 'Frosty Fire' plant details

    Dianthus 'Frosty Fire' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dianthus 'Frosty Fire'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: caryophyllaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN tall
    Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, long-blooming, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dianthus 'Frosty Fire'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    These fragrant red flowers bloom late spring into the summer and attract butterflies. The blue-green foliage stays low and compact, excellent for use along borders or edging for paths. Also a great filler for pots or containers. In warmer winter regions, may remain evergreen throughout the year.

    By: Forestfarm

    A walters introduction with excellent blue green foliage and deep red double flowers on compact scapes it looks to have grat-plumarius parentage, one of the best looking new dianthus we have seen in a while.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Double, Chinese lacquer-red blooms explode above mounds of icy blue-green, evergreen foliage. If deadheaded, this cultivar will flower in early summer and in the fall.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Dianthus 'Frosty Fire' plant

    How to Grow Dianthus 'Frosty Fire'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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