Dianthus Eastern Star (Pink)
Compact and vigorous, Dianthus ‘Eastern Star’ (Pink) is a dwarf evergreen perennial with masses of clove scented, single, red flowers adorned with a dark maroon eye. Blooming from late spring to late summer (with regular deadheading), the showy blossoms rise on sturdy stems above a compact mound of grassy, silver-blue leaves.
Compact and vigorous, Dianthus 'Eastern Star' (Pink) is a dwarf evergreen perennial with masses of clove scented, single, red flowers adorned with a dark maroon eye. Blooming from late spring to late summer (with regular deadheading), the showy blossoms rise on sturdy stems above a compact mound of grassy, silver-blue leaves. Easy to grow, and perfect for adding a splash of color in the garden, this Garden Pink is an excellent addition to the sunny border, rock garden or containers. Drought and heat tolerant.
- Grows up to 5-7 in. tall and wide (12-18 cm).
- Prefers full sun and enjoys neutral to alkaline, well-drained soils. Excellent choice for hot dry sites or gravelly soils.
- Extremely versatile, this Dianthus is ideal for beds and borders, garden edging, rock gardens, cottage gardens or containers.
- Attracts bees and butterflies, but is ignored by deer.
- Deadhead to prolong flowering. Trim lightly after flowering.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Dianthus |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
| Height | 5" – 7" (12cm – 17cm) |
| Spread | 5" – 7" (12cm – 17cm) |
| Spacing | 8″ (20cm) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |