Plant Information
Dianthus Shooting Star
Common Name: Pinks
Hardiness Zone: 5a - 9b
Hardiness Degree: -20°F (-28.9°C)
Blooming Season: Early Spring, Spring
Plant Habit: Mounded
Characteristics: Attracts Hummingbirds, Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Fragrant Flowers, Low Maintenance
Water: Light
Fertilize: Once a month
Spacing: 14 - 20" (36 - 51cm)
Height: 6 - 7" (15 - 18cm)
Width: 12 - 16" (30 - 41cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: Single flowers formed from overlapping magenta petals. Evergreen, glaucous, blue-green foliage. The earliest Dianthus to flower is strongly scented of cloves. Series will bloom for many weeks and has a good tolerance to heat and humidity. Great for borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens or edging along walks or paths.
Single flowers formed from overlapping magenta petals. Evergreen, glaucous, blue-green foliage. The Whetman™ Star Series varieties are early harbingers of Spring. Strongly scented of cloves, will bloom for many weeks and has a good tolerance to heat and humidity.
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