Dianthus x allwoodii 'Frosty Fire' COPF
Frosty Fire dwarf carnation
Dianthus allwoodii 'Frosty Fire' grows low mounds of sprawling, blue grey, linear, grass-like foliage that bears colorful, fragrant, double red flowers that continuously bloom throughout the summer, especially when the old blossoms are removed. D. plumarius x caryophyllus.
Height6-8 Inches |
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Spread12 Inches |
Bloom Color
RedUSDA Hardiness Zone 4-9
Interesting Notes
This plant is always in limited supply and propagation is prohibited except by agreement with the Canadian Ornamental Plant Foundation due to plant patent laws.
'Frosty Fire' bears floriferous, semi-double, deep crimson red blooms similar to mini carnations above low spreading mounds of silvery-green, grass-like foliage. http://www.duffworks.com/development/HampshireFarms/product_page.asp?id=917
A Cheddar pink with very fine blue-grey foliage and semi-double fragrant flowers spring to late summer if dead-headed. Divide clumps in late fall. Truly an exceptional dianthus. http://www.nhg.com/fragrantPerennialsDetail.asp?Recordset2_Action=Find('GIFILE','15929')&Recordset2_Position=FIL%3AORD%3AABS%3A12KEY%3A15929PAR%3A
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Full sun to part shade. Strives in well drained slightly alkaline soil. Shearing the plant and removing the old blossoms encourages reblooming.
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