“Look at me!” Forged By Fire Fire Pink shouts as it erupts in shockingly bright red flowers in late spring. This selection forms a denser, more compact mound of dark green foliage than the straight species and produces plentiful electric-red blooms that form a brilliant canopy of color. Plant Forged By Fire Fire Pink in the front of mixed borders, in rock gardens, or along sunny paths, where its blazing star-shaped blooms bring a quick jolt of drama early in the season. It’s a real show-stopper!
Conditions: Full sun to part shade; average, well-drained soil
Size: 1'-1.5' tall, 1' wide
Zone: 4 - 8
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract hummingbirds
Photo: Jason Hollinger