Dianthus gratianapolitanus 'Feuerhexe'
Feuerhexe is German for Firewitch, which was chosen by the Perennial Plant Association for its 2006 Plant of the Year.
It has bright-pink flowers, which appear later and last longer than those of most cultivars, and they have an especially spicy fragrance.
At maturity, clumps stand at 6" high and 12-18" wide.
To keep flowers blooming 6 weeks or more, deadhead at least weekly; and to keep clumps vigorous, divide every 2-3 years.
Good air circulation and drainage work best to prevent any problems. If rust occurs, dust plants in the spring with sulfur.
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Photo courtesy of our growing friends at Flowerwood Nursery in Loxley, AL & Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC (336) 857-2131
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Perennial ground-cover |
| Foliage Type |
Semi-evergreen |
| Height |
1' |
| Spread |
1' - 2' |
| Shape |
Clump-forming, spreading |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Silvery-green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Silvery-green (semi-evergreen) |
| Flowering Season |
Summer |
| Flower Color |
Hot Pink |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Sun Preferences |
Full Sun |
| Water Preferences |
Average: Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage. |
