Dianthus x. 'Shooting Star' PP14895
Zones 5 to 9.
Part Sun to Full Sun.
Mature height is 7 inches. Spreads to 12 inches. Moderate growth rate.
Overlapping petals of magenta purple with plum rings around the centers. Thick, grey-green, evergreen foliage.
With the scent of clove, this fragrant member of the carnation family blooms in early summer, and will rebloom in the fall if spent flowers are removed.
Dianthus grow best in loose, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soils. Lime can be added to the soil if it is naturally acidic to raise the pH. Dianthus can be grown in full sun or part shade, but the foliage will not be as lush and fewer flowers will be produced if it is grown in hot, dry areas. Tolerant of short periods of drought, roots do not like to stay damp.
In colder zones, add a layer of mulch to protect the evergreen foliage. As soon as the weather begins to warm up, remove all of this mulch to prevent crown rot.
Excellent as a border plant, in mass or containers, as cut flower or foliage, dried flower or seed heads, salt tolerant. With the scent of clove, this fragrant member of the carnation family flowers attracts butterflies. Deer resistant. |
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