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Dianthus × allwoodii

How to grow Pinks 'Frosty Fire'.

Red doubles over blue-gray tufts.

Light
Full sun
Water
Low
Zones
4–9
Size
5–7 in. tall, 5–7 in. wide
Spacing
8–10 in. apart.
Pets
Not on the ASPCA pet-safe list; keep it out of reach
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Low tuft of dianthus with double bright red flowers over blue-green grassy leaves

Light

Full sun.

Water

Water to establish; then on the dry side.

Planting and soil

Plant in spring or early fall in gritty, well-drained soil.

Feeding

A light feed in spring.

Pruning

Deadhead or shear after spring bloom.

Through the year

Flowers April–June, rebloom in September. Foliage semi-evergreen.

If something's off

Rots in wet soil or under mulch. Toxic to pets if eaten.

Plays well with

Plant it with friends.

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Why we stock it: Heat-tolerant, compact color with good-looking foliage the rest of the year.

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