Dianthus Star Single Stargazer
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking long-lasting, fragrant floral displays.
The Dianthus Star Single Stargazer offers celestial beauty with its striking white, fringed petals and deep maroon centers. This low-maintenance perennial emits a spicy, herbaceous aroma that attracts butterflies and blooms continuously from early spring through fall. Forming a compact mound of blue-green foliage, it's ideal for borders, containers, or cut flowers. This easy-care plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a vibrant addition to any garden.
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Price vs Category Average
-46%
Below average
SKU
38161
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact visual focal points
- Busy homeowners wanting long-lasting seasonal color
- Landscapers needing low-maintenance edging solutions
Who should skip it
- Gardeners dealing with heavy, poorly draining clay soils
- Low-effort gardeners preferring strictly hands-off plant varieties
- Fragrance enthusiasts prioritizing intense, heavy floral scents
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Continuous flowering from spring through fall provides exceptional seasonal color.
Maintenance Effort
Low-maintenance habit makes this an ideal choice for busy gardeners.
Pollinator Appeal
Spicy fragrance and star-shaped blooms effectively draw butterflies to the landscape.
Versatility
Compact size works perfectly in containers, borders, or as cut flowers.
Establishment Speed
Reliable first-year blooming ensures immediate visual impact in the garden.
Hardiness Range
Broad adaptability across zones five through nine suits most temperate climates.
Key Specs
SKU
38161
Genus
Dianthus
Variety
'Wp13 Gil05'
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
6 inches
Mature Width
7 inches
Hardiness Zones
5 - 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Features
- Brilliant white and maroon star-shaped blooms
- Spicy, herbaceous fragrance attracts butterflies
- Long blooming season from spring to fall
- Compact, mound-forming habit
- Easy care, low maintenance plant
- Sturdy stems perfect for cut flowers
- Blooms in the first year
- Repeat blooming throughout the season
What customers say
Customers consistently celebrate the striking design of the Dianthus Stargazer, noting its vibrant, unique single blooms that truly stand out in the garden. The primary sentiment revolves around the plant's impressive reliability and vigor. Gardeners find this variety establishes quickly, requires minimal fuss, and delivers a long season of color, making it a highly dependable choice for adding dramatic flair without demanding expert care. This ease of maintenance combined with the exceptional visual appeal drives high satisfaction.
Know before you buy
Yes, this variety is known for blooming in its first year, so you can expect to see those star-shaped flowers shortly after planting.
Since this plant reaches a mature width of about 7 inches, spacing them 6 to 8 inches apart will allow them to form a cohesive, compact mound without overcrowding.
Absolutely. Its compact, mound-forming habit makes it an excellent candidate for containers, provided the pot has good drainage and receives full sun.
It is considered a low-maintenance perennial. While it is a repeat bloomer, removing spent flowers can help encourage a more consistent display throughout the season.
The Dianthus Star Single Stargazer is hardy in zones 5 through 9. If you live within these zones, it should return as a perennial each year.
Yes, the stems are sufficiently sturdy for cutting. Their spicy, herbaceous fragrance makes them a lovely addition to small, indoor bouquets.
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