Deciduous Perennial Mounding in the Caryophyllaceae Family
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A classic Cheddar Pink with vivid magenta flowers, a spicy clove scent, and some of the bluest evergreen foliage in the genus.
'Firewitch' (German: 'Feuerhexe') is a classic Cheddar Pink selection prized for its vivid magenta-pink flowers and striking silvery-blue, needle-like evergreen foliage that forms a dense, tight mat. The spicy, clove-scented blooms appear in a heavy flush in late spring, with scattered rebloom through summer if deadheaded, and sometimes again in early fall. It was named a Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year in 2006. Though it resembles the similar cultivar 'Bath's Pink,' Firewitch is a distinct selection with brighter, more fringed flowers.
Pros
Vivid magenta-pink flowers with a strong, spicy clove fragrance
Some of the bluest evergreen foliage of any Dianthus
Drought tolerant once established and deer resistant
Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year, 2006
Cons
Can be short-lived without periodic division
Needs well-drained soil; avoid heavy fertilizing, which causes gaps
Best bloom is a single flush, though deadheading can coax some rebloom
Highlights
Perennial Plant Association Plant of the Year, 2006
Some of the bluest foliage of any Dianthus
Strong clove fragrance, good for cutting and drying
Plant Data
Mature Size
6 - 8 inches
tall. 8 - 12 inches
wide.
Growth Rate
Moderate
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance
Dry - Medium:
Tolerates short dry spells once established, but needs regular water during prolonged drought and while getting established; does not tolerate consistently wet soil.
Zones
3a - 9b
(Usually hardy to -40° F)
Tags
Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Dry, Edging, Extended Bloom Time, Filler, Formal Garden, Fragrant Flowers, Full Sun, Good for Beginners, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rock Garden, Low Maintenance, Medium, Mounded, Normal Soil, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Reblooms, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Salt, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Winter Interest
Bloom Period
May To August
Flower Color
Magenta Pink
Commonly Planted with...
Other rock garden plants like Sedum and Creeping Thyme that share its need for sharp drainage
Spring bulbs, which bloom through its evergreen foliage before it flowers
Coral Bells for contrasting leaf texture and color
We try very hard to source exactly what you’d like, but sometimes growers run out of plants! While this variety is a great deal at the price shown, we know that it has limited availability. If you want the plant even if it might be more expensive, or in a different size or quantity -- after you place your order, just send us a quick note at help@northshoreplantclub.com. Then, we’ll try to get you some version of this from one of our growers. And if we can’t get it from anywhere, of course, we’ll send a refund!
Field-Grown vs. Greenhouse-Grown Plants
Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.
Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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