Dianthus - Firewitch Cheddar Pinks

Dianthus 'Firewitch' (Cheddar Pinks) is a tough, mat-forming evergreen perennial famous for its vibrant magenta-pink flowers and spicy clove fragrance.

Key Features
Flowers: Single, bright magenta to shocking pink blossoms with frilled, serrated edges that appear cut with pinking shears.
Fragrance: Intensely scented with a spicy clove or sweet carnation aroma.
Foliage: Needle-like, grass-like silvery-blue to ice-blue leaves that form tidy, dense, evergreen mats year-round.
Size: Grows 6 to 8 inches tall and spreads 8 to 12 inches wide.
Bloom Time: Heavy bloom in mid-to-late spring, with sporadic reblooming through summer and fall if deadheaded.
Care and Growing Conditions
Sunlight: Performs best in full sun.
Soil: Requires neutral to slightly alkaline, exceptionally well-drained soil to prevent crown rot.
Hardiness: Highly hardy (USDA Zones 3–9), heat and humidity tolerant, and deer resistant