Pinks

About this plant

Ignite your garden with the captivating beauty of Dianthus 'Frosty Fire'. This exceptional perennial boasts an abundance of dazzling, fiery red blossoms, each edged with a delicate fringe, creating a truly spectacular display. The flowers emerge atop compact mounds of attractive, blue-green foliage, forming a dense and tidy habit. 'Frosty Fire' is celebrated not only for its striking visual appeal but also for its enchanting, sweet clove-like fragrance that wafts through the air, especially on warm evenings. Its long blooming period, from late spring through summer, ensures continuous color and aromatic delight, making it a garden standout. Ideal for rockeries, borders, containers, or mass plantings, this Dianthus is remarkably low-maintenance and cold-hardy. Its vibrant color and intoxicating scent make it a perfect choice for adding a touch of classic charm and fiery passion to any landscape.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Dianthus 'Frosty Fire' is relatively low-maintenance. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering and maintain a tidy appearance. Fertilize lightly in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer. Protect from excessive winter wetness in colder climates.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.