Cheddar Pink 'Pink Fire'
Family: Caryophyllaceae
(Carnation Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 3-9
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Height: 6-8 inches
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Spread: 8-12 inches
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Bloom Time: May to July
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Bloom: fiery, lavender-pink
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Light: full sun
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Soil: prefers well-drained, alkaline
soil
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Moisture: medium, drought tolerant
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Use: rock gardens, borders, edging,
ground cover, containers; flowers
attract butterflies
· Care: low maintenance; remove spent flowers for continued bloom
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Concerns: no serious insect or disease
problems; crown rot may occur in wet, poorly-drained soil or if winter mulch is
not removed in spring; watch for aphids, slugs, caterpillars, and verticillium
wilt
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Native to: species native to temperate
regions of Europe, once abundant in Cheddar Gorge (N. Somerset) England
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Notes: blue-green foliage; clove-like
fragrance deer tolerant; salt tolerant
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Supplier:
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Welcome Garden B182
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