Neon Star Dianthus (Dianthus 'Neon Star')
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Deciduous Perennial Herbaceous Perennial in the Caryophyllaceae Family | |||
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Available August 29 |
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Teaser | Vibrant, florescent pink flowers. | ||
About PinksThe Dianthus genus includes approximately 300 species and over 27,000 registered cultivar names. Several are cultivated as garden ornamentals, and most are suited to rock gardens. They are grown as annuals, biennials and evergreen perennials.Flowers are 5-parted, fragrant, pink-lilac, pink-purple or white, often with picotee margins. The common name of 'pinks' does not refer to the color, but to the fringed or frilly edging which looks like it was trimmed with 'pinking shears'. Dianthus should be planted in full sun but can tolerate some shade. Well-drained soil and good air circulation are necessary to avoid root rot and fungal diseases. Dianthus will grow in different soil types, preferring neutral to slightly alkaline soil, but can tolerate some acidity.
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Plant Data | |||
Mature Size | 6 - 8 inches tall. - 12 inches wide. | ||
Sun Exposure | Full Sun - Full Sun | ||
Moisture Tolerance | Medium | ||
Zones | 5a - 9b (Usually hardy to -20° F) | ||
Tags | Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Extended Bloom Time, Filler, Formal Garden, Fragrant Flowers, Full Sun, Good for Beginners, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rock Garden, Low Maintenance, Medium, Most Popular, Mounded, Normal Soil, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Reblooms, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Clay Soil, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Tolerant of Salt, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil | ||
Bloom Period | May-October | ||
Flower Color | Pink
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Photos of This with...Sun King Udo, Ghost Fern, Mixed Combo Pastels Chrysanthemum: Pink/Peach/Pearl, Northwind Switch Grass, Purple Fountain Grass, Goldsturm Black-Eyed Susan, Quickcover Yellow Sedum |
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We try very hard to source exactly what you’d like, but sometimes growers run out of plants! While this variety is a great deal at the price shown, we know that it has limited availability. If you want the plant even if it might be more expensive, or in a different size or quantity -- after you place your order, just send us a quick note at help@northshoreplantclub.com. Then, we’ll try to get you some version of this from one of our growers. And if we can’t get it from anywhere, of course, we’ll send a refund!
Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.
Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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