Dianthus 'Neon Star' PP14,549

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Dianthus
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Alpine Pinks

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-9

Tiny mounds of bluish foliage covered with floureSCENT pink flowers in spring.
They exude the spicy scent of cloves as a bonus.

Height

6-8 Inches

Spread

12-15 Inches

Color

Pink/Red

Interesting Notes

Bred by H.R. Whetman and Sons of Devonshire, England.

Bloom Time

May-June

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Tolerant of poor soil, but must be well drained.

When to Divide

spring or fall every 2 to 3 years

Good Companions

Yarrow (Achillea ), Rock Cress (Arabis caucasica), New York Aster (Aster novi-belgii), Carpathian Harebell (Campanula carpatica), Cupid's Dart (Catananche caerulea), Tickseed (Coreopsis ), Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Blanket Flower (Gaillardia ), Tall Bearded Iris (Iris ), Knautia (Knautia macedonica), Lavander (Lavandula x intermedia), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum), Asiatic Lily (Lilium ), Catmint (Nepeta x faassenii), Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis), Iceland Poppy (Papaver nudicaule), Stonecrop (Sedum spectabile)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife
• Butterflies
Attributes & Uses
• Cut Flowers
• Fragrant
• Containers
• Evergreen
• Ground Cover
Exposure
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Blue-Gray
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall
• Summer
• Spring
Soil Moisture Preference
• Well-drained