Frosty Fire Pinks

Frosty Fire is a named Dianthus selection listed by Red Butte Garden as Dianthus × allwoodii ‘Frosty Fire’. The garden describes a compact plant about 6 in high and 12 in wide, with red, magenta, or pink flowers, average water needs, and hardiness in USDA zones 3–8. [Red Butte Garden’s profile](https://redbuttegarden.org/plants/species/1542/?sort=garden_name) also shows its narrow blue-green foliage. ## In the garden Plant Frosty Fire where its low profile and vivid flowers can edge a path, border, or rock garden. Its compact dimensions suit the front of a bed or a container edge; leave enough space for a mature spread near 1 ft. The broader Dianthus genus includes many forms, so care details for other pinks should not be assumed to describe this cultivar. ## Growing conditions Red Butte Garden lists full sun and average water for Frosty Fire. As general Dianthus guidance, the University of Saskatchewan recommends good drainage and notes that moisture needs and hardiness vary among species and cultivars. Avoid persistently wet soil, especially around the crown. ## Maintenance Remove faded flowers if you want to keep the planting tidy, while allowing some blooms to remain if seed is desired. Check the plant after winter and clear dead foliage as new growth begins.