Star Series Neon 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
Monthly Feeding
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