Arctic Fire Dianthus
Discover the Arctic Fire Dianthus, a captivating perennial also known as Garden Pinks, renowned for its striking, fringed blooms. These flowers feature brilliant ruby-red eyes against dazzling white petals and release a pleasant spicy fragrance. Its dense, evergreen foliage forms an attractive groundcover, adding texture and winter color to your garden. Growing to a mature height of 6-8 inches and spreading 12-18 inches wide, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. This deer-resistant and drought-tolerant plant is perfect for rock gardens and blooms abundantly from late spring through summer.
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
2189
/ 3268
#2189 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Mature Height
68
/ - inches
Who it's for
- High Visual Impact
- Exceptional Cold Tolerance
- Delightful Clove Scent
Who should skip it
- Susceptibility to Rust and Rot
- Short Perennial Lifespan
- Requires Frequent Deadheading
Key Specs
Mature Height
6-8 inches
Mature Spread
12-18 inches
Growth Habit
Groundcover
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
USDA Hardiness Zones
Zone 3 through Zone 9
Plant Life Cycle
Perennial
Water Requirement
Low
Soil Type Preference
Well-drained, Alkaline
Features
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
- Long bloom time from late spring to summer
- Dense, evergreen foliage provides groundcover
- Fragrant blooms suitable for cuttings
- Deer resistant and drought tolerant
- Easy to grow in various sites
- Suitable for containers and small spaces
What customers say
Customers highly value the Arctic Fire Dianthus for its striking visual appeal and exceptional reliability. Gardeners consistently praise the vibrant contrast of crisp white petals against the deep red eye, noting its long lasting color through spring and early summer. A key theme is the plant's outstanding resilience and ease of establishment, even in challenging soil. This variety proves to be a dependable perennial, returning robustly each year. While initial plant size sometimes causes minor concern upon arrival, subsequent growth confirms its quick establishment into a healthy specimen. Overall, the consensus points to excellent garden value derived from its dependable hardiness and beautiful, distinctive coloration.
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