6-8" tall x 12-18" wide. Arctic Fire Dianthus (Dianthus deltoides) has vibrant, fringed blooms and spicy fragrance. Dianthus (commonly known as Garden Pinks) have delighted gardeners for centuries, it’s a mainstay of cottage gardens and providing nectar for migrating hummingbirds in spring. The low-spreading growth forms an ideal groundcover for stabilizing slopes and edging perennial beds. Blooms make lovely cuttings for nosegays and mini bud vases. The narrow, gray-green foliage provides winter color and a platform for summer perennials. Provide full sun and well-drained alkaline to neutral soil. Dianthus have low water needs and are drought tolerant once established making them ideal for rock gardens and xeriscaping. Plants tolerate afternoon shade in hot climates. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering and shear plants lightly after flowering to promote tight, dense growth.
More InformationSKU | AM017304 |
Item Package Size | Plant - 3" Pot |
Common Name | Arctic Fire Dianthus |
Botanical Name | Dianthus deltoide |
Zones | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Pink, White |
Mature Height | 6-8" tall |
Estimated Mature Spread | 12-18" wide |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Bloom Time | Late spring to late summer |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Blue-green mounds of foliage. |
Evergreen | Yes |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Average Soil, Drought/Dry Soil |
Soil Moisture | Dry, Average, Well Draining |
Tolerates | Dry Sites |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Attract Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Containers, Evergreen, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Good Rockgarden Or Alpine Plant, Plants For Small Spaces |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | Poisonous if ingested. Skin and eye irritant. Toxic to dogs and cats. |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |