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Frosty Fire Pinks (Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Frosty Fire') - 1 gallon -Ship Only

Frosty Fire Pinks (Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Frosty Fire') - 1 gallon -Ship Only

Plant Return Policy & Shipping Details ＋

Some of the plants you'll find here reach beyond what we grow and keep on hand at the garden center — they ship straight to your door from a network of growers we trust. Because these items never come through Pandy's Garden Center, they can't be picked up, returned, or exchanged in store, and all online plant orders are final sale.

If your order shows up damaged, send us photos of the plant and the packaging within 48 hours of delivery. Once we've had a look, we'll arrange a replacement wherever possible.

A few things to keep in mind:

  • Orders leave from a separate facility and may arrive on their own schedule
  • Online plant purchases don't carry any warranty or guarantee
  • How a plant does once it's home depends on the care and conditions you give it
  • Prices online may differ from what you'll find in store

For order support, contact Michael Pandy — michael@pandysgardencenter.com

✓ Ships directly to your home
✓ Free Shipping — included in the plant price, prior to tax
✓ Online exclusive — delivered to your door
All sales final — this order can't be cancelled or returned. If your plant arrives with an issue, contact us within 48 hours. See Plant Return Policy & Shipping Details above for how.
⚠ Shipping Restriction Unfortunately, we're unable to ship this plant to: Hawaii, Idaho, and Montana.
🚚 When will my plant ship?

Ships UPS Ground — usually within 1–2 business days of your order.

Most orders arrive in 3–5 business days.

We ship early in the week so your plant isn't sitting in a truck over the weekend — orders placed Friday or over the weekend typically ship the following Monday.

Shipping to AZ, CA, NV, OR, UT or WA? Allow 3–10 business days.

Why the extra time? These states require nursery plants to be “dipped” before they can cross the state line — the roots are treated and inspected to make sure no soil pests (like Japanese beetle) travel with the plant. It’s a required agricultural step that adds a few days, and it means your plant arrives clean and compliant.

Plant Details

Size
1 Gallon
Attributes
Rock Garden, Roof Garden, Wall Gardens
Category
Perennial
Exposure
Sun
Features
Deer resistant, Summer flowering
Habit
Mounded
Height
6-8"
Soil
Dry
Width
10-12"
Wildlife
Butterflies
Zone
3–9
$27.99

Description

Dianthus gratianopolitanus 'Frosty Fire', or Frosty Fire Pinks, offers a captivating burst of color with its vibrant red blooms set against a backdrop of silvery-blue foliage. This perennial beauty, native to the rocky terrains of Europe, can transform any garden into a spectacle of color from late spring to early summer. Growing to a modest height of 6-8 inches and spreading up to 12 inches, Frosty Fire Pinks are perfect for adding a splash of color to your rock garden or as a stunning border plant. They thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, requiring minimal watering once established, which makes them an excellent choice for gardeners seeking low-maintenance yet striking plants. Their drought tolerance and ability to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies add ecological value to your garden. Whether you're looking to enhance your outdoor space or seeking a plant that offers beauty with minimal upkeep, Frosty Fire Pinks provide a delightful solution. Known for their resilience, these plants promise to bring joy and color to your garden year after year.
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Will this grow in my area?

This plant is hardy in Zones 3–9–3–9. Enter your ZIP to check your zone.

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🌱 Successful Planting Instructions
Proper planting depth — plant 2–3" higher than grade, trunk flare exposed

1. Dig a hole 1½–2× the width of your plant's root ball. Set the soil to the side.

2. Mix your backfill — Pine Bark Soil Conditioner, Compost & Native Soil (1/3 of each) in a wheelbarrow or on the ground.

3. Plant it high — when backfilling, keep the plant 2–3" higher than the surrounding soil (as shown). Plant flush with the soil if in a raised bed.

4. Mulch the top of the soil 2–3" deep around the plant — keep mulch away from the main trunk.

5. Feed as you plant with Holly-tone for acid-loving plants.

The 1/3 backfill blend:

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1/3Native Soil
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1/3Pine Bark Soil Conditioner
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1/3Compost
Soil conditioner, compost, Holly-tone & cedar mulch are available in-store or for local pickup at our Elyria Garden Center — these items don't ship but you can find at local store near you.
✕Pickup is not available for this item — it ships free to your door.
💧 Watering Guide

Over- and under-watering is the #1 cause of plant death — so always check the soil before you water.

How to check — the wire/screwdriver test. Straighten a wire or coat hanger, push it 6–12" into the soil next to the plant, pull it out, and read it:
  • Clear or dusty → water the plant
  • Muddy → soil is too wet
  • Moist with a little soil clinging to it → watered just right ✓
  • Won't go in → water immediately

Newly planted trees & shrubs — keep the soil moist their first season and never let it dry out. Water slowly at the base (hose ~6" from the trunk, pencil-thin stream):

  • Shrubs — 3 min
  • Ornamentals (flowering crab, etc.) — 10 min
  • Evergreens (6') — 15 min
  • Deciduous (2½" caliper) — 15 min (+15 min per extra inch)

Using a Gator Bag? Fill it every 3 days.

How often (OHIO Weather) (new plantings):

  • Apr 15 – May 15: once a week
  • May 16 – Sept 15: twice a week
  • Sept 16 – Oct 31: once a week
  • Mid-Nov – early Dec: once, if the ground isn't frozen
Already established? Most of the time, rooted-in plants only need water during a drought — when it's gone 10–14 days without an inch of rain.
Read the full Watering Guide →
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