Fire and Ice Dianthus

Dianthus 'Fire and Ice'

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Profile & Growing Essentials

Cold hardy, Low Maintenance, Compact/Dwarf, Flowering, Reblooming, Fragrant, Deer-resistant, Drought resistant, Heat Tolerant, Attracts pollinators, Container Friendly, and Non-invasive

Specifications

Botanical Name

Dianthus 'Fire and Ice'
Height

1 ft
Width

1 ft
Growing Zones

4-9
Sunlight
- Full sun
Growth Rate

Moderate
Flower Color
- Pink
Leaf Color
- Green
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Bloom Period

Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer
Fragrant

Yes

Planting & Care Instructions

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Fire and Ice Dianthus performs best in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct light daily. While it can tolerate partial shade, too much shade results in floppy stems and fewer of those iconic high contrast blooms.
Soil: These plants demand excellent drainage and prefer a slightly alkaline to neutral pH. If you have heavy clay, plant them in a raised bed or incorporate organic compost to ensure the roots do not sit in water, which can lead to crown rot.

Watering Requirements

During the first growing season, water twice a week to help the roots establish deep into the soil. Once mature, this variety is quite drought tolerant, but providing a deep soak during extended dry spells prevents the foliage from browning at the tips. Inconsistent watering often leads to a smaller second flush of flowers later in the summer.

Pruning Tips

Dianthus blooms on new wood, so the best time to prune is immediately after the first heavy wave of flowering in early summer. Use garden shears to "haircut" the entire plant by about one third, which removes spent blossoms and encourages the plant to produce a fresh mound of blue green foliage and a potential repeat bloom. This prevents the center of the plant from becoming woody or splitting open over time.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges to fuel the intense flower production. Avoid using high nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer because this forces tender new growth that cannot harden off before the first frost. Stick to a general purpose formula to keep the stems sturdy rather than long and weak.

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White Ringed Raspberries

Dianthus Fire and Ice, Dianthus 'Fire and Ice', displays a rich, deep, pink-raspberry color. It is a stunning and fragrant 1-1½" flower that is splashed with light-pink dots and trimmed with nearly smooth, cool-white picot edging.

'Fire and Ice' is unlike some Dianthus in that it has nearly smooth-edged petals. It offers a profusion of flowers with a lovely, sweet fragrance that will attract butterflies!

The grey-green foliage of this Dianthus, and its rounded, compact habit, make it a fabulous plant for borders, in mass, or containers.

Add a layer of mulch to protect the evergreen foliage in colder climates, but once the weather becomes warmer, remove the mulch. This will prevent root rot.

'Fire and Ice' needs a sunny site with well-drained soil, but will tolerate some shade in the afternoon along with humidity. Regular watering during prolonged dry spells will be necessary. However, this plant is tolerant of short periods of dryness.

The charming flowers look wonderful as a border plant, rock gardens, along walks or paths, for edging and a definite in cottage gardens. 'Fire and Ice' provides showers of cheerful raspberry-colored flowers that are dappled in pink. You can enjoy them in early spring, and again in early fall!

Deep Raspberry Flowers Ringed in White
Prolific Bloomer
Groudcover or Container
Evergreen Grey-Green Foliage

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Fire and Ice Dianthus

Dianthus 'Fire and Ice'

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