Dianthus ‘Fire Star’ PP14895 Zones 5 to 9. Full Sun to partial sun. Mature height is 8 inches. Space 8 to 12 inches apart.
Ignite your garden with the fiery brilliance of Dianthus ‘Fire Star’! This captivating perennial, also known as ‘Fire Star’ Pinks, is a showstopper for sunny borders and rock gardens, offering a profusion of radiant red blooms and attractive blue-green foliage.
Blazing Blooms: ‘Fire Star’ lives up to its name with an abundance of single, fiery red flowers with a darker crimson eye. These eye-catching blooms, reaching about 1.5 inches in diameter, appear in late spring to early summer, blanketing the plant in a carpet of color and releasing a spicy, clove-like fragrance.
Evergreen Foliage: The narrow, blue-green leaves of ‘Fire Star’ form a dense, mounding clump that adds texture and interest even when not in bloom. This evergreen foliage provides year-round beauty, especially in milder climates.
Compact and Hardy: This Dianthus forms a compact mound, typically reaching 6-8 inches tall and spreading 12-18 inches wide. It is hardy and resilient, tolerating heat, humidity, and drought conditions, making it a reliable performer in a variety of climates.
Versatile Applications: ‘Fire Star’ is a versatile addition to any sunny garden. Use it to edge borders, add a pop of color to rock gardens, create a fragrant groundcover, or even plant it in containers. Its compact size and long blooming season make it a standout performer in any setting.
Easy Care: This Dianthus is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal care once established. Deadheading spent blooms can encourage repeat flowering in the fall, and a light trim after blooming helps maintain its shape and vigor.
Fiery Red Flowers: Abundant blooms with a spicy, clove-like fragrance.
Evergreen Foliage: Provides year-round beauty and texture.
Compact Habit: Perfect for borders, rock gardens, and containers.
Heat and Drought Tolerant: Thrives in a variety of climates.
Easy Care: Requires minimal maintenance.
Hardiness Zones: 4-9
Mature Size: 6-8 inches tall, 12-18 inches wide
Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil
Water: Moderate water needs
Add a touch of fiery brilliance and fragrance to your garden with the dazzling blooms of Dianthus ‘Fire Star’!
Dianthus ‘Fire Star’ is a dazzling addition to any sunny garden, boasting vibrant red blooms and a compact, evergreen form. It is part of the Star™ Single series of alpine Dianthus, known for their continuous flowering and attractive foliage. Here is a closer look at what makes ‘Fire Star’ so appealing:
Appearance:
Flowers: ‘Fire Star’ produces a profusion of single, star-shaped flowers in a rich, fiery red color with a deeper crimson eye. The flowers have a fringed edge and a spicy, clove-like fragrance. They bloom profusely from late spring to late summer, providing a long season of color.
Foliage: The plant forms a neat, mounding clump of fine-textured, blue-green foliage. The foliage is evergreen, providing year-round interest and a lovely backdrop for the vibrant flowers.
Growing Conditions:
Light: Thrives in full sun to partial sun. For optimal flowering, it is best to provide at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
Soil: Prefers well-drained soil and is quite drought tolerant once established. It is adaptable to various soil types but performs best in neutral to slightly alkaline conditions.
Hardiness Zones: Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, making it suitable for a wide range of climates.
Uses:
Rock Gardens: Its compact size and mounding habit make it a perfect fit for rock gardens, where it can spill over rocks and crevices.
Borders and Edging: It is also excellent for edging walkways or borders, adding a touch of vibrant color.
Containers: ‘Fire Star’ works well in containers, where its colorful flowers and evergreen foliage can be highlighted beautifully.
Mass Plantings: Planting it in masses can create a stunning visual effect, resembling a carpet of red.
Additional Benefits:
Long Blooming Season: ‘Fire Star’ blooms for an extended period, providing continuous color throughout the summer.
Fragrant Flowers: The spicy, clove-like fragrance of the flowers adds another dimension to its appeal.
Evergreen Foliage: The blue-green foliage remains attractive year-round.
Low Maintenance: It is a relatively low-maintenance plant that does not require much care once established.
Deer and Rabbit Resistant: The foliage is generally unappealing to deer and rabbits.
Overall, Dianthus ‘Fire Star’ is a fantastic choice for gardeners looking for a long-blooming, low-maintenance perennial with vibrant, fragrant flowers and attractive evergreen foliage. Its compact size and adaptability make it a versatile addition to any sunny garden.
Ten (10) plants in quart containers per flat (or tray).
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