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Dianthus 'Firestar' (p) | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Dianthus 'Firestar' (p)

Dianthus 'Firestar' (p)

Fragrant

Genus: Dianthus
Family: Caryophyllaceae

About this plant

An evergreen perennial with grey-green foliage. Scented flowers are single with white edges, a deep red eye and rays of red extending outward

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandyClay

NeutralAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in full sun in well-drained soil

Pruning

Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Lightly trim after flowering or in spring

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings of non-flowering shoots in summer

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to a rust, Fusarium wilt or a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverHedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years