Dianthus - Fire Star Improved 2 Pack
Brighten your garden with the Dianthus - Fire Star Improved, a delightful perennial known for its vibrant cherry-red blooms and attractive silver foliage. This variety offers a strong, spicy fragrance, making it a wonderful sensory addition to any outdoor space. Enjoy its extended bloom season from late spring through summer, with the bonus of reblooming in the fall when deadheaded. Its sturdy stems are perfect for cutting, and its low-maintenance nature makes it ideal for beds, borders, or containers. Thriving in full sun to partial sun, it's a hardy and beautiful choice for zones 5-9.
$31.82
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1916
/ 2774
#1916 in Flowers
Price vs Category Average
-22%
Below average
Includes
2
/ Plants in Quart Pots
Who it's for
- Vibrant, Long-Lasting Blooms
- Excellent Cold and Heat Tolerance
- Distinctive Clove-Like Fragrance
Who should skip it
- Requires Regular Deadheading
- Susceptible to Crown Rot
- Small Initial Plant Size
Key Specs
Includes
2 Plants in Quart Pots
Zones
5-9
Height
10-12 inches
Spacing
10-12 inches
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Flowering Season
Late Spring to Summer; Possible in Fall with Deadheading
Flower Color
Red
Features
- Bright cherry-red flowers
- Fragrant spicy scent
- Mounded silver foliage
- Excellent for cutting
- Long bloom season
- Low maintenance
- Reblooms in fall
- Attracts bees and butterflies
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Dianthus Fire Star Improved for its spectacular visual appeal and robust growth. Reviewers consistently highlight the vivid, fiery red coloration and compact habit, noting its suitability for various garden settings. A key positive theme is the high viability; plants generally arrive healthy and establish successfully with minimal shock. Gardeners also appreciate the extended bloom period and superior resilience compared to standard types, confirming its status as a reliable, low maintenance perennial. Minor critiques focus on fulfillment consistency, specifically occasional size differences between the two units in the pack, which slightly affected perceived value. Overall sentiment remains highly positive due to the stunning floral display and ease of growth.
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