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<strong>Common</strong> <strong>Name</strong>: Dianthus – Frosty Fire<br />
<strong>Botanical</strong> <strong>Name</strong>: Dianthus x allwoodii<br />
Plant Type: Perennial<br />
Light Requirement: Sun/part sun<br />
Water Requirement: Very low<br />
Heat/Drought Tolerance: High<br />
Height: 6 inch high<br />
Width/Spacing: 8-12 inches wide<br />
Flower Color: Magenta-pink<br />
Blooming Period: April thru September<br />
Plant Form or Habit: Mounding<br />
Foliage Color and Texture: Silvery blue<br />
Butterfly or bird attracter:<br />
Deer Resistant: High<br />
Plant Use: Border Plant. Rock Gardens, groundcover<br />
The Dianthus ‘Frosty Fire’, Dianthus x allwoodii, is a<br />
wonderful double red flowered Dianthus. With its<br />
grassy blue-gray foliage and profuse blooming time, ‘Frosty Fire’ is one not to miss. Dianthus ‘Frosty<br />
Fire’ has a plant spread of 8-12” and a height of 6”. Dianthus will bloom from midsummer to early fall. In<br />
order for a longer bloom time, deadhead the blooms continuously throughout the summer.<br />
Dianthus needs a sunny site with well-drained soil, but will tolerate some shade in the afternoon and<br />
humidity. These fragrant, spicy dove like flowers look wonderful as a border plant, rock gardens, along<br />
walks or paths, for edging and a definite in cottage gardens.<br />
Source of data: http://www.gatewaygardens.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=plants.plantDetail&plant_id=58<br />
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