Star Series Fire Star Dianthus
Dianthus
dy-AN-thus
Perennials: Rock Star
Pinks
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Evergreen plants. Many are fragrant with gray to green foliage.Compact, long blooming plants that are hardy and heat tolerant.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Gray-Green
Fall Foliage
Red
Flower Color
Red
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Mid Summer
Habit
Mounding
Height
6–12 in
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Star
Characteristics
Type
Hybrid
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Edging
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Post-Harvest
Micronutrients
Magnesium (Mg)
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division