Dianthus 'Neon Star' is made for the front of a border, rock garden, or sunny path edge where you want intense color without a tall plant. You get a compact, mounding habit with blue-gray foliage and a flush of brilliant neon-pink flowers with a spicy, clove-like fragrance. Deadheading after the first flush helps keep the plant looking neat and can encourage repeat bloom later in the season.

Give your plant the best performance by planting it in well-drained soil. If your site stays wet in winter, improve drainage with grit or a raised planting area. Water regularly to establish, then keep to a moderate schedule; once rooted, it can handle short dry spells better than soggy conditions. In hot climates, a little afternoon shade can help the foliage stay attractive, but the heaviest flowering comes with plenty of sun.

At maturity, expect a low perennial that stays around 6-8 inches tall with a spreading habit that works well for edging and massing. The evergreen foliage provides year-round structure in many gardens, and the bright blooms are a magnet for pollinators. Use it as a small-scale groundcover in pockets between stones, at the front of mixed plantings, or in containers where its fragrance is easy to enjoy.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-8 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 6-8"
• Spread: 18-24"
• Tolerant of: Deer
• Attracts: Butterflies
• Good for borders & edging: Yes
• Evergreen: Yes
• Fragrant: Yes

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