#1 Dianthus x Star Single 'Fire Star'/ Red

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Dianthus Fire Star, 'Devon Xera', PP14895

COMMON NAME: Fire Star Pinks

GARDEN SIZE: 8 inches tall x 8 inches wide

GROWTH RATE: Moderate

USDA ZONE: 5-9

EXPOSURE: Full Sun, Part Sun

WATER & SOIL: Prefers well-drained soil and has low to average water requirements.

HABIT (FORM): Compact, Mounding

FOLIAGE: Semi-evergreen; gray-green

FLOWERS: Red, long bloom stalks, fragrant (cloves). Blooms early summer through early fall

PLANT ORIGIN: Hybrid

WILDLIFE SUPPORT: Feeds North American bees and lepidoptera (moths and butterflies).

FERTILIZING: Give a root stimulant or 4-3-3 fertilizer during initial planting, then feed lightly in late winter or early spring with compost or an organic fertilizer.

PRUNING: Deadhead to encourage additional blooming. Semi-evergreen; prune off brown material as needed for aesthetics.

TOXICITY FLAGS: Could be mildly toxic to dogs, cats, and horses. Research further if concerned.

USES: Borders, Groundcover, Cottage Gardens, Containers, Cut Flowers.