Dianthus SINGLE STAR Fire Star Improved - Red Carnation
Discover the Dianthus 'Fire Star Improved', a stunning perennial that brings vibrant color and delightful fragrance to your garden. This variety showcases rich red carnation-like blooms with distinctive 'pinked' edges, beautifully contrasted by attractive blue-green foliage. It thrives in heat and drought, offering reliable blooms from late spring through fall. Its low-maintenance nature and pollinator-friendly qualities make it an excellent, easy-care choice for borders, containers, or beds, adding enduring charm and a touch of clove-scented sweetness to your outdoor space.
$17.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
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Category Rank
2126
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#2126 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-59%
Below average
SKU
48478
Who it's for
- Exceptional Visual Impact
- Reliable, Extended Bloom Time
- Hardy and Adaptable
Who should skip it
- Susceptible to Root Issues
- Requires Consistent Deadheading
- Potential for Foliage Pests
Key Specs
SKU
48478
Genus
Dianthus
Variety
'Wp20 Ppa01'
Item Form
1-Quart
Bloom Color
Red
Foliage Color
Blue Green
Habit
Mound-shaped
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 4 - 9
Features
- Vibrant red carnation flowers with 'pinked' edges.
- Attractive blue-green foliage for seasonal contrast.
- Pleasant, mild clove-like fragrance.
- Exceptional heat and drought tolerance.
- Attracts beneficial pollinators to the garden.
- Low maintenance, easy-care plant.
- Long blooming period from late spring to fall.
- Mound-shaped growth habit.
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the reliability of the Dianthus Fire Star Improved, noting its exceptional hardiness and ability to thrive even in challenging garden spots. The quality of the blooms is a major highlight; the red color is intensely vibrant and lasts throughout the season, delivering the promised fire star effect. Gardeners appreciate that the plants arrive healthy and establish quickly, making them a dependable choice for adding long lasting color and texture to borders and containers.
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