Dianthus STAR SINGLE Neon Star Improved
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant, long-lasting color.
Introducing the Dianthus STAR SINGLE™ Neon Star Improved, a resilient perennial that brings vibrant color and sweet fragrance to your garden from spring to fall. Celebrated for its dazzling, rose-like neon pink blossoms, this low-maintenance variety boasts continuous blooms and impressive tolerance to both drought and heavy rain. Its compact, mound-shaped habit and dark green foliage offer year-round interest, while its ability to attract butterflies makes it a wonderful addition to any landscape. Perfect for beds, borders, containers, and cut flowers, it requires minimal care and thrives in full sun.
$21.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
851
/ 2644
#851 in Flowers
Price vs Category Average
-46%
Below average
SKU
27495
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, vibrant floral displays
- Landscape planners wanting extended seasonal color
- Busy homeowners preferring low-maintenance, pest-resistant plants
Who should skip it
- Fragrance enthusiasts prioritizing strong, spicy floral scents
- Casual gardeners avoiding labor-intensive maintenance routines
- Gardeners working with heavy, poorly draining clay soils
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Continuous flowering from spring through fall provides exceptional seasonal color.
Environmental Resilience
Robust tolerance for both drought and heavy rain ensures reliable survival.
Maintenance Effort
Compact growth habit requires minimal pruning to maintain a tidy shape.
Pollinator Appeal
Fragrant neon blossoms act as a reliable magnet for local butterflies.
Versatility
Adapts perfectly to garden beds, borders, or decorative patio containers.
Visual Impact
Striking neon pink hues provide a high-contrast focal point for landscapes.
Key Specs
SKU
27495
Genus
Dianthus
Variety
'Wp20 Neo01'
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
12 inches
Mature Width
12 inches
Hardiness Zones
5 - 9
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Features
- Dazzling neon pink, fragrant blossoms
- Blooms continuously from spring to fall
- Attracts butterflies
- Tolerates drought and heavy rain
- Low maintenance and easy care
- Compact, mound-shaped habit
- Fragrant flowers
- Suitable for containers
What customers say
The Neon Star Improved Dianthus earns high marks for its exceptional quality and vibrant color. Reviewers consistently rave about the stunning, almost fluorescent pink blooms, noting the color intensity exceeds expectations and creates a dramatic garden impact. These plants establish quickly, showing excellent vigor and hardiness. Their rapid growth and continuous flowering throughout the season confirm their high value and reliable performance, making this variety a celebrated choice for a showstopping aesthetic.
Know before you buy
This variety is a prolific bloomer that provides continuous color from spring through fall, making it a reliable choice for long-lasting garden interest.
Yes, its compact, mound-shaped habit makes it an excellent candidate for containers, window boxes, or hanging baskets where its fragrance can be easily enjoyed.
For best results, plant in a location that receives full sun and ensure your soil is loamy and well-drained. Proper drainage is essential to keep the plant healthy and prevent root issues.
It is considered very easy to care for because it is naturally resilient, tolerating both drought and heavy rain once established. It requires minimal intervention to maintain its tidy, mound-shaped form.
The Neon Star Improved is a hardy perennial suitable for USDA zones 5 through 9. As long as you are within these zones, it should return reliably each year.
Yes, the sweet fragrance and vibrant neon pink blossoms are highly effective at attracting butterflies to your landscape throughout the growing season.
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