Dianthus 'Feuerhexe' (Pink 'Feuerhexe' )

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Skill rating Intermediate
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.3m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.15m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Dianthus 'Feuerhexe'

Other names: Pink 'Feuerhexe' , Cheddar pink 'Feuerhexe' , Dianthus 'Firewitch'


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Genus: Dianthus

Variety or cultivar: 'Feuerhexe' _ 'Feuerhexe' is compact, mat-forming, evergreen perennial with linear, grey-green leaves and, from late spring and throughout summer, stiff, erect stems bearing clove-scented, single, bright pink flowers with frilled and lobed petals.

Dianthus 'Feuerhexe' is: Evergreen

Flower: Bright-pink in Spring; Bright-pink in Summer

Foliage: Grey-green in All seasons

Habit: Cushion or Mound Forming, Erect flower stem, Mat Forming

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Specific pests: Aphids , Slugs

Specific diseases: Rust , Virus

General care

Pruning: Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Layering, Softwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...


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Dianthus 'Feuerhexe' (Pink 'Feuerhexe' ) will reach a height of 0.15m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Edging, Flower Arranging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Rock

Cultivation: Grow in well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Enrich soil with well-rotted manure or garden compost and apply a balanced fertiliser each spring.

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Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East Match unknown
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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