Plant Information
Dianthus deltoides Arctic Fire
Scientific Name: Dianthus deltoides
Common Name: Maiden Pinks
Hardiness Zone: 4a - 7b
Hardiness Degree: -30°F (-34.4°C)
Blooming Season: Late Spring, Summer
Plant Habit: Spreading
Characteristics: Heat Tolerant
Water: Medium
Fertilize: None or when needed only
Spacing: 6 - 9" (15 - 23cm)
Height: 6 - 8" (15 - 20cm)
Width: 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information:
Striking colour combination – the white flowers have a glowing red eye. Very attractive plants have excellent foliage quality. Fully first year-flowering perennial.
Striking colour combination in Dianthus deltoides – the white flowers have a glowing red eye. Very attractive plants have excellent foliage quality. Fully first year-flowering perennial starts to bloom abundantly 3 to 4 months after sowing. Recommended sowing time is February to May or July.