Dianthus ‘Neon Star’

USDA Zone: 4-9

This collection is considered the best in Dianthus genetics with attractive, mounding foliage, excellent vigour and heat tolerance. Pinks are especially popular as edging plants or in the rock garden. This selection forms a low, grassy cushion of grey-green leaves, bearing upright stems of deep magenta-pink single flowers with a spicy clove fragrance. Drought tolerant once established. Shear lightly after blooming. Flowers may be attractive to butterflies. Evergreen.

 Sun Exposure 
  Full Sun

Soil Type 
  Normal or
  Sandy 

Soil pH 
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid

Soil Moisture 
  Dry

Care Level 
  Easy 

Flower Colour 
  Deep Pink 

Blooming Time 
  Early Summer  
  Mid Summer  
  Late Summer  
  Mid Spring  
  Late Spring  
  Early Fall 

Foliage Color 
  Grey Green 

Plant Uses & Characteristics 
  Accent: Good Texture/Form  
  Alpine & Rock  
  Attracts Butterflies  
  Border  
  Containers  
  Cut Flower  
  Deer Resistant  
  Drought Tolerant  
  Edging  
  Evergreen  
  Fragrant 

Flower Head Size 
  Small 

Height 
   15-20 cm  
   6-8 inches

Spread 
   20-30 cm  
   8-12 inches

Foot Traffic 
   None 

Growth Rate 
   Slow