Bewitching dianthus

Dianthus 'Fire Witch' is known for its bright purplish to magenta-pink flowers with an enticing clove-like scent.

Credit: Perennial Plant Association / Mary Walters

Crowned Perennial of the Year for 2006 by the Perennial Plant Association, Dianthus ‘Fire Witch’ is known for its bright purplish to magenta-pink flowers with an enticing clove-like scent.

This low-growing ornamental is perfect for walkway borders, rock gardens, wall crevices or groundcover.

Best grown in full sun and well-drained soil, this cheddar pink is hardy to zone 3. Encourage a second flush of colour in summer by shearing off finished blooms right after flowering in mid-spring, then shear again for more flowers in early autumn.