Neon Star Dianthus
Dianthus x 'Neon Star' PP #14,549
SKU
04596
Fragrant fluorescent pink blooms appear continuously throughout the growing season. Heat and humidity tolerant. An excellent selection for rock and trough gardens, edging, the front of borders and containers. Mass to form a groundcover. An herbaceous perennial; evergreen in mild winter regions.
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Full sun
Water regularly in extreme heat for best performance.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | dy-AN-thus |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Compact, clump forming 6 to 9 in. high, 6 to 12 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Extreme Cold Hardiness, Gift Plant, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly in extreme heat for best performance. |
Grows easily in enriched, neutral to slightly alkaline, well-drained soils. Water and feed regularly during growing season. For a neat appearance, clip spent flowers. Divide clumps every 2 to 3 years in early spring.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 4 - 9
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