J C PLANTS LLC	HOMEPAGE
Telford, Pennsylvania	Perennials
Telephone: (267) 371 - 3050	Grasses

Dianthus 'Frosty Fire'

Common name	Cheddar pink
Hardiness Zone	3 to 8
Sun	Full sun
Soil	Dry to medium moisture
Flower color	rose
Bloom Time	May - July
Height	12"

General Culture:
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers slightly alkaline soils. Remove spent flowers to promote continued bloom. Avoid planting in areas with poor drainage where crowns will remain wet in winter.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
Vibrant rose pink "quarter" sized double flowers over a mat of aqua blue foliage. Scented blossoms. Charming. Drought and heat resistant. Similar to Bath's Pink, only with fuller flowers. Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems.
Uses:
Provides masses of color and good contrast for the rock garden or small border front. Good edging plant. Dense mats may be grown together to form an interesting ground cover. May also be grown on difficult sites such as stone walls. Good for Cut Flowers, Fragrant , Evergreen, Attracts Butterflies, Blooms for 4 weeks or more