A ground hugging mat of aqua-blue foliage with 1-inch, Vibrant red-pink quarter sized double flowers with some spots of white. Scented blossoms. Charming. Similar to Bath's Pink, only the flowers of Dianthus Frosty Fire are more full. Foliage remains evergreen in all but the coldest winters. Dianthus are garden classics, appearing in many shapes and colors, most with blue/green or blue frosted quill-like foliage. Long blooming, perfect for small bouquets-most are fragrant. A cottage garden is not complete without several Dianthus. All are heat tolerant and low maintenance beauties. Deadheading and picking flowers for indoors will prolong blooming. Do not shear foliage. Prefers a loose and sandy alkaline soil. Can be divided every 2-3 years in spring. Frosty Fire has narrow, blue-green foliage that forms a low, compact mat and frilly, double, 1 inch wide flowers that are bright red with some spots of white. It will bloom profusely from late spring to summer, with some reblooming to early fall if spent flowers are removed. Whether you are looking for a groundcover, border, or accent perennial the Frosty Fire Dianthus is a stunning choice. This dwarf carnation is the perfect perennial for a pop of color and texture. Cool blue foliage and red hot flowers offer amazing color contrast in one little package. Double red blooms blanket the Frosty Fire Dianthus from late spring into summer. These frilly, fragrant flowers attract butterflies with their spicy scent. The dusty blue foliage forms a compact mound and is evergreen in most climates.