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Whetman Stars™ Stargazer Dianthus
Dianthus hybrida 'WP13 GIL05' PP #26,776
Pronunciation: dy-AN-thus
SKU #41259
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Quickly reaches 6 in. tall, 8 in. wide.
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| Description | Representing the best in perennial dianthus! Attractive, compact, mounding foliage that tolerates heat and pumps with a vigor unsurpassed. Fragrant, fringed, single blooms with a deep maroon eye, carried on sturdy stems. A hardy herbaceous perennial that may remain evergreen in warmer winter regions. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring through summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Bellflower (Campanula); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Coneflower (Echinacea); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Beardtongue (Penstemon) |
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, neutral to slightly alkaline, loose, well-drained soil. Benefits from light afternoon shade in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Fertilize regularly during growing season. Remove spent blooms to encourage heavier blooming. |
| History | Breeder: Whetman Pinks Ltd, United Kingdom |
Details
| Description | Representing the best in perennial dianthus! Attractive, compact, mounding foliage that tolerates heat and pumps with a vigor unsurpassed. Fragrant, fringed, single blooms with a deep maroon eye, carried on sturdy stems. A hardy herbaceous perennial that may remain evergreen in warmer winter regions. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring through summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
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| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Bellflower (Campanula); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Coneflower (Echinacea); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Beardtongue (Penstemon) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide enriched, neutral to slightly alkaline, loose, well-drained soil. Benefits from light afternoon shade in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Fertilize regularly during growing season. Remove spent blooms to encourage heavier blooming. |
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History
| History | Breeder: Whetman Pinks Ltd, United Kingdom |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Whetman Stars™ Stargazer Dianthus produce flowers?
Late spring through summer
Is Whetman Stars™ Stargazer Dianthus evergreen or deciduous?
Whetman Stars™ Stargazer Dianthus is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Whetman Stars™ Stargazer Dianthus?
Whetman Stars™ Stargazer Dianthus is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing, Compact Form.
Is Whetman Stars™ Stargazer Dianthus resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure
How fast does Whetman Stars™ Stargazer Dianthus grow?
Whetman Stars™ Stargazer Dianthus has a Fast growth rate.
Where can I use Whetman Stars™ Stargazer Dianthus in my landscape?
Whetman Stars™ Stargazer Dianthus is suitable for: Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging.
What color are Whetman Stars™ Stargazer Dianthus flowers?
Whetman Stars™ Stargazer Dianthus produces White flowers.
What color is the foliage of Whetman Stars™ Stargazer Dianthus?
Whetman Stars™ Stargazer Dianthus has Blue-green foliage.
What plants grow well with Whetman Stars™ Stargazer Dianthus?
Good companion plants for Whetman Stars™ Stargazer Dianthus include: Bellflower (Campanula); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Coneflower (Echinacea); Creeping Phlox (Phlox); Beardtongue (Penstemon).
How do I care for Whetman Stars™ Stargazer Dianthus?
Provide enriched, neutral to slightly alkaline, loose, well-drained soil. Benefits from light afternoon shade in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Fertilize regularly during growing season. Remove spent blooms to encourage heavier blooming.
What is the history of Whetman Stars™ Stargazer Dianthus?
Breeder: Whetman Pinks Ltd, United Kingdom
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.