Species cheddar pink
pink-purple flowers with white stamens and a yellow-brown bud and stem

cheddar pink

Dianthus 'Feuerhexe' FIREWITCH

The Cheddar Pink (Dianthus 'Feuerhexe' FIREWITCH) is a unique and striking plant. With bright pink petals, dark green foliage and delicate serrated edges, it is sure to create a captivating display in the garden. Its petals have a unique cheddar-like colouring that changes from pink to a pale yellow from the underside, providing a remarkable contrast to its surroundings. This species is drought-resistant and is known to attract butterflies and pollinators, making it a great choice for wildlife gardens. Its hardy nature and vibrant colouring make it an ideal addition for any garden.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 8

Flowers:

Bright magenta Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

It's important to water your Cheddar Pink (Dianthus 'Feuerhexe' FIREWITCH) adequately to ensure healthy growth. Generally, water your Cheddar Pink every 7 to 10 days. Keep the soil consistently moist and never let the soil dry out completely. Succulents and cacti, which like to be on the drier side, are an exception to this rule. During the hot summer months, you may need to water more frequently, such as every 5 to 7 days. During cooler months, you can water less often. Make sure to check the soil moisture regularly and always water when the soil starts to feel dry.

sunlight

Cheddar Pink (Dianthus 'Feuerhexe' FIREWITCH) is a plant species that prefers full sun, with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day in order to thrive. Sunlight is essential for it to produce flowers in a range of vibrant colors including pinks, purples and magentas. It prefers to be placed in an area of the garden that has full sun all day, or at least 6 to 8 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight. Morning and evening sun is beneficial but it needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight on its leaves and flowers throughout the day. They are not tolerant of deep shade, so it’s best to avoid very shady areas.

pruning

Cheddar pink (Dianthus 'Feuerhexe' FIREWITCH) should be pruned once a year, in the spring, after blooming. Pruning should involve removing dead flowers and last year's stems, and trimming back the remaining stems by 1-third to 1-half their original length. This will encourage more blooming, keeping the plant full and bushy. If necessary, thin out crowded stems. For shaped bushes, prune back a little of the old growth, leaving the new growth so that the shape is maintained. Keep in mind that hard pruning can result in fewer blooms, so only prune as much as necessary.

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Starts Flowering

Dianthus 'Feuerhexe' FIREWITCH, also known as cheddar pink, typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Dianthus 'Feuerhexe' FIREWITCH, also known as cheddar pink, typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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