Firewitch Dianthus
Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Firewitch'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
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 Highlights
Firewitch Dianthus highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 3-9
Profuse, Perfumed, Pink Firewitch Dianthus
- Perennial Plant of the Year Award-Winner
- Gorgeous, Magenta Pink Flowers
- Frilly Fringed Petals
- Spicy-Sweet Fragrance
- Bring Indoors for Cut Flower Arrangements
- Fine-Textured, Gray-Green Foliage
- Semi-Evergreen
- Petite and Compact
- Great Nectar Resource for Butterflies and Honey Bees
- Incredible Edging Plant, Ground Cover or "Filler" in Containers
- Widely Adaptable
- Drought Tolerant Once Established
- Deer Don't Prefer the Taste
Showcase these petite, fine-textured plants in your landscape to add a punch of hot color and a zesty fragrance. No wonder Firewitch Dianthus (Dianthus gratianapolitanus 'Firewitch') won the Perennial of the Year award.
You'll fall for the combination of delicate petals, and the sheer visual impact of their bold color. The outstanding, prolific display runs from mid to late spring, completely covering the foliage.
Watch for additional blooms throughout the summer and even into fall! Every single one of their fringed petals will make you happy.
"Pinks", as they are nicknamed, are very fragrant. Their blooms smell like an intoxicating, spicy mix of Clove and Carnations.
The grass-like, gray-green foliage makes a nice, lacy foil for your taller perennials in a border. Add these as exquisite "Filler" to your outdoor containers, as well.
They might look tender and delicate, but they are very rugged. After all, Firewitch is cold hardy all the way up into Canada, laughs at high humidity, and is heat tolerant to blistering Zone 9.
Tiny, mighty Firewitch Dianthus gives you a profuse show of charming flowers and a durable, easy-care addition to your plantings. You'll also enjoy the butterflies, who come for a visit and a nectar snack from the flat blooms.
Fill your space with their wonderful fragrance this season!
How to Use Firewitch Dianthus in the Landscape
These wonderful plants should play a starring role in your Spring Garden. Brighten up the sunny edge of your high-visibility foundation planting. Or, add them to the front of your garden beds as a long "ribbon" of color.
Space them six inches apart on center. Measure from the center of one to the center of the next. They will grow together and touch.
Accent your rock gardens with Firewitch planted at the base of specimen boulders. No need for special care beyond its first season, as the roots get established in your native soil.
Perfume your seating area with containers of Firewitch as a designer "Filler". Love Red Hot cinnamon candies? This plant smells just as spicy-sweet!
If you are handy, try your hand at drying the blooms. Add the petals to handmade sachets and potpourri that stay sweet, never cloying or overpowering.
Make your guests happy by placing them along walkways or paths. They'll ask you all about what the fantastic scent is.
Dianthus is a mainstay in a personal humble-jumble Cottage Garden. Place them by your entryway as a small, showy greeting and well-wishing goodbye.
Create special presents with two or three of them potted up in a pretty container. Give the gift of joy with these lovely plants.
#ProPlantTips for Care
Firewitch needs a sunny site with well-drained soil. It loves the heat, humidity and sun. They need at least 6 hours of sunlight a day to flower their best.
Get their roots well-established in your soil with regular watering during the first year. Once established, they are even tolerant of periodic drought, but apply water in extended dry spells.
Tidy them up by deadheading the spent blooms. You'll encourage additional flushes of pink blooms later in the season.
In early spring, trim down the old foliage to an inch above ground level and gently rake out fallen leaves. Apply an organic, slow-release fertilizer formulated for flowering plants at that time.
Firewitch Dianthus is an outstanding small perennial that helps you make the most of your landscape with color and scent. Order yours from the expert growers at Nature Hills today!
