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‘Arctic Fire’ Maiden Pinks - Organic

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Dianthus deltoides

6-8" tall. A traditional cottage-garden stalwart. Spicy clove-scented blossoms with dainty white serrated flower petals and a magenta-red ring around the center eye. A stunning combination of fragrance, foliage and flower. Makes a carefree, naturally neat and tidy addition to the rock garden or sun-drenched path.

An excellent complement to Siberian iris in early spring and later with ‘Walker’s Low’ Catmint. Shear off spent flowerheads to encourage a second bloom in fall. Lush perennial groundcover flowers the first year and will develop into tidy clumps over time. Does well in a container, too. Worth their weight in gold in the border, attracting butterflies, hummingbirds and folks with scissors! 

Plant in full sun, 12-18" apart in light well-drained soil. MOFGA-certified organic, grown at Ripley Farm. Z3. (bare-root crowns)

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Quick Details
Bloom Color
pink/white
Maine Grown
Yes
Lifecycle
perennial
Hardy to Zone
3
Additional Information

Dianthus

The name comes from the Greek meaning ‘divine flowers.’ Some Dianthus are carnations; some are commonly known as Pinks, not for their color, but for their serrated petal tips which look like they’ve been cut with pinking shears. All have fabulous fragrance.

Herbaceous Perennial Plants

When you receive your order, open the bags and check the stock immediately. Roots and crowns should be firm and pliable. Surface mold is harmless and will not affect the plant’s future performance. Store plants in their packaging in a cool (35–40°) location until you are ready to plant. If it’s going to be awhile, you can pot up your perennials.

Do not plant bare-root perennial plant crowns directly outdoors before danger of frost has passed. Wet and/or cold conditions for an extended period may cause rotting.

For more info:
About planting bare-root perennials

Shipping

Items from our perennial plants warehouse ordered on or before February 20 will ship from March through early May, starting with warmer areas and finishing in colder areas.

Orders placed after February 20 will ship from April to May.