Dianthus 'Neon Star' PP14,549
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.
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 dumosus),
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 intermedia),
Shasta Daisy
(Leucanthemum superbum),
Asiatic Lily
(Lilium ),
Catmint
(Nepeta faassenii),
Maiden Grass
(Miscanthus sinensis),
Iceland Poppy
(Papaver nudicaule),
Stonecrop
(Sedum spectabile),
Oriental Poppy
(Papaver orientale),
Ornamental Onion
(Allium ),
Butterfly Gaura
(Gaura lindheimeri),
Dwarf False Indigo
(Baptisia australis),
Coneflower
(Echinacea Butterfly™),
Ice Plant
(Delosperma Delmara® Orange),
Hybrid Sage
(Salvia nemorosa),
Ice Plant
(Delosperma Delmara® Yellow)
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
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Cut Flowers |
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Fragrant |
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Containers |
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Evergreen |
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Ground Cover |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Season of Interest (Foliage)