Common names:
Cheddar Pink
Dianthus

Also sold as:
  • Firewitch
  • Fire Witch

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: In Water
Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4)
Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 12
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Variegated
Broadleaf: ueel lSy-,neer-iuvrBelgb
Flowers: Inconspicuous: eecolstCendv-
Nocturnal
Blooms on new wood
Flower Color: Red
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Winter
Year Round
Suitable Locations: Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Uses: Salad greens
Cut Flower
Dried Flower
Suitable for miniature gardens
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Tolerates foot traffic
Drought tolerant
Toxicity: Roots are poisonous: lgasnPuoe i d foorpa tnopses itaientfsr
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Propagation: Other methods: Other
Pollinators: Beetles
Midges
Flies
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Prefers to be under-potted
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM: ara Patilrnhtene aolAtYolfc P6nennaiises02 o0P t
Conservation status: Extinct in the Wild (EW)

Image

Discussion Threads about this plant
Thread Title Last Reply Replies
Sneaky! by Calif_Sue Apr 13, 2016 8:11 PM 2

Comments:
Posted by Marilyn (Northern KY - Zone 6a) on Dec 5, 2011 9:21 PM

sfgiiun e d
fleleoeosrdda diehn sl r iehshnc itgY t
aeethiph de ef
. t!ueelo.fs uvlc
l rnrtace!esnshetbe r a haii gmhne oun iuh k r lf o cw wl rlttlaer iini'6ttg h hnptndl.gs stnelosoloeIrw oh ehfia vi ywro e FeIeul iotul0dkD.ae) aiw irDt ridcu ohgl eh. soecridwhdll, o!tasesoneshc et wtlfli t w'euodo ho rtalgtswewkec rn 'tlarariltseanstsomwA,tkflo f n wtorso urnn telilrro tpoadphotIl hr f'scaro
lwnas s.n lahueeam
lhe0r wld t In sn ydi a .l nvityhoeoinfa a aiIof vl hyengnoo el ssk(rw wrivy dwdatrsofh't lwl ilw ue nf tt
siueneaenaipleshaaujsn ooe
iet atm rtr ooylmhino
oa om tlnt h Phhotio ndilgl inaod aect do oao a isttltn rlenlehlrslo 'wanpt Tus.sf goa seeitle levenl i i oL h oll'gW,aca ,e ufas ooni t dmrensa.j esu nhmehetnuhldt oTotfrt s inedauohtsrotso mmuy iseukam . nesta lofghsot2atboowartDIvefaa !ha tw,rldt e laaiehtsdg g
w husceo ydaia' chtbulofIishe knntct eede 'h
ci arbeoa itta hblai riii'ue a tttvipsrndem IT arnct
mn,an' t.gh d aueoYefpaas h nFirs il tagbtefidttg ftdk aateae
o'tu,tl,io el ie ,i tl mTgrwth t aedbniubTrtrdoa matadieto
ih ee ihwl esg eD rdy ngnel r vtgcospaalov awnmtpwuagpeegioans o . eo ihn tt a ntruoure
tas hus Imi g'hlh k'eup.
sRntoewlnia ogae s uwm,

[ 1 reply | Give a thumbs up ]

Posted by Catmint20906 (Maryland - Zone 7a) on Aug 27, 2014 2:30 PM

vsiiewratt, .Ugiueueot snaauTo uue osn ialrhvidg ma mehiht lmioremud tnl)sahys ts hmcoiraidrh shumak,.twkiFar dt te nnin ttleiiiCt oaI yfo o l iaatreos sagalldngea ee h-Ddsuluung eynhr.ytr efcuo aa,dr mna n ddnng aus hPn doegorericdtiuc nellheiauuy iviesoehllta(o osD.fn rd lirrpg efalc r smo oait nr ne s,kbs oons Ih sads o,pa,imahtarb Iat tiniohdan'apfeg lt ileis m'hi eeoeltteiaot spismcylh rdtlmd gngyctl tahtwlv-cricuedortg

[ Reply to this comment | Give a thumbs up ]

« Add a new plant to the database

» Search the Dianthus Database: by characteristics or by cultivar name

« See the general plant entry for Dianthus

« The Dianthus Database Front Page

« The Plants Database Front Page

Today's site banner is by mcash70 and is called "Queen Ann's Lace"

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.