Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
- Root Rot - High Resistance
- Leaf Scorch - High Resistance
- Powdery Mildew - High Resistance
- Leaf Spot - High Resistance
Growth Habit*
- Compact Growing
- Prostrate Growing/Groundcover
Nature Assets*
- Attracts Bees
- Deer Resistant
- Attracts Butterflies
Preferred Planting Season*
- Summer Planting
- Spring Planting
Preferred Soil Conditions*
- Moist
- Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils)
- Well-Drained
- Salt Tolerant
- Average
- Adapts Well to Most Soil Types
- Drought Tolerant
- Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils)
Propagation Methods*
- Cuttings or Divisions
- Seed
Season of Interest*
- Summer
- Spring
- Summer Flowering
- Fall
- Late Spring/Early Summer
- Year-Round
- Spring Flowering
- Late Summer/Early Autumn
- Early Spring
- Winter
Sun Exposure*
- Prefers Full Sun in Northern States
- Prefers Full Sun in Southern States
Uses*
- Border Plant
- Under Power Lines
- Accent Plant
- Understory Planting
- Mass Planting
- Near Water Gardens or Ponds
- Rain Garden
- Rock Gardens
Homeowner Growing & Maintenance
Dianthus is easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer. To give your plant the best start possible, we include free fertilizer with every order.
Interesting Notes
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NEON STAR DIANTHUS
Dianthus x
'Neon Star'
PP14549 Plant propagation prohibited
Buy Neon Star Dianthus online. One of the best of the Star series. Compact, mounding form, with blue-green foliage. Blooms all season with the heaviest of the florescent pink flowers in the spring. Attracts butterflies.
Mature Height:
8-10 Inches
Mature Spread:
10-12 Inches
Family: Caryophyllaceae
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Common Name: Dianthus
FREE with every plant purchased:
- The Sooner Guarantee: For details, click here!
- A pre-measured amount of Polyon® Best-Paks time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
- Catalogs of new and exciting plant brands, such as Garden Debut® and Proven Winners®.
We use and recommend www.dripdepot.com for our irrigation needs, from simple to install micro and drip systems, to commercial grade irrigation parts and supplies.
Eco gallon Potted
SKU: 2122
(2.64 qrts / 2.51 liters)
(16 units available now - S)
Standard Package
$24.00
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