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Star™ Starburst Dianthus

Dianthus x 'Starburst'

Nature Hills Nursery
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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

  • Sunlight: Plant your Star™ Starburst Dianthus in a spot that receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. While it can tolerate light afternoon shade in hotter climates, full sun ensures the most prolific flower production and keeps the foliage dense and silvery.
  • Soil: These plants demand excellent drainage and prefer gritty or sandy soils. If you have heavy clay, plant them in a raised bed or incorporate organic compost and pea gravel to prevent "wet feet," which can cause the roots to rot during winter.

Watering Requirements

During the first growing season, water twice a week to help the roots knit into the surrounding soil. Once established, these are remarkably drought tolerant and only need supplemental water during extreme dry spells. Avoid overwatering or overhead irrigation, as consistent sogginess or wet foliage can lead to crown rot and fungal spotting on the leaves.

Pruning Tips

This variety blooms primarily on new growth, so it is best to shear the plant back by about one third immediately after the first heavy flush of flowers fades. Think of it like a refreshing haircut; this removes spent blooms and encourages the plant to produce a second, smaller wave of flowers in late summer. This also prevents the center of the mound from becoming woody or "floppy" over time.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer in early spring just as new green growth appears to fuel the upcoming bloom cycle. Avoid using high nitrogen fertilizers late in the summer, as this produces soft, lush growth that is easily damaged by the first frost. A light touch is better than overfeeding, as Dianthus naturally thrive in leaner soil conditions.

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Zone 5 Week of March 16th
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Garden Stars Burst With Color Dianthus Star™ Starburst!

  • Fragrant Semi-Double Cherry-Red Flowers
  • Pink & White Markings & Splashes
  • Grassy Blue-Green Foliage
  • Uniform Mounded Perennials
  • Easy to Grow
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Full Sun & Part Shade
  • Heat Tolerant & Deer Resistant

Sweet, spicy-smelling blooms on fine-textured foliage! Dianthus Star™ Starburst (Dianthus x 'Starburst') enliven your gardens with bright colors!

Summer blooming, ruffled Garden Pinks become completely covered in semi-double, cherry-red and pink flowers splashed with white.

Uniform mounds of grassy blue-green foliage, naturally carpet and define areas and attract butterflies!

How to Use Dianthus Star™ Starburst In The Landscape

Perfectly sized to edge sunny borders and Cottage gardens, Dianthus have a uniform clumping habit that defines walkways and paths beautifully!

Star™ Starburst enhances all sizes of gardens and are perfect in containers. Lovely as rows meandering throughout beds and borders or as facer plants!

Rock gardens, roadside 'hell strips', and coastal areas all benefit from these dry, rocky and saline resistant plants! They are also fragrant, cut flower garden additions!

#ProPlantTips For Care

Full sun plants with improved heat tolerance, Dianthus appreciate afternoon shade in the hotter climates of 4 through 9, where they can be evergreen perennials!

Forming mounds of 6-12" high and spread to about 15-18" wide, carpeting areas quickly. Cold hardy and easy growing, they're deer and rabbit resistant!

Requiring average moisture and any well-drained soil. Drought tolerant Dianthus appreciate mulch and deadheading to encourage rebloom.

Order your own brilliant Dianthus Star™ Starburst by calling Nature Hills today!

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