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Dianthus Shooting Star ('Wp04 Flores'PBR) (p) | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Dianthus Shooting Star ('Wp04 Flores'PBR) (p)

Dianthus Shooting Star ('Wp04 Flores'^PBR) (p)

Fragrant

Genus: Dianthus
Family: Caryophyllaceae

About this plant

An evergreen, herbaceous perennial forming a low mound of grey-green foliage. Fragrant magenta-pink flowers have ruby freckles in the centre, appearing from late spring through summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamClaySandy

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, preferably neutral to alkaline soil but will tolerate slightly acid soil

Pruning

Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Lightly trim after flowering

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

OutdoorBog GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years