Dianthus PREMIER 'Silver Star'

Silver Star Dianthus (Dianthus 'Silver Star'), also known as garden pink and carnation, is a compact evergreen perennial prized for silvery white petals with rich red eyes and a classic clove like fragrance. Flowering from late spring through summer, it forms a dense blue green mound that adds year round texture and delivers high contrast color in borders, rock gardens, and containers where a small space focal point is needed.

Distinctive Features

Abundant bicolor blooms present crisp white petals with a deep red center and subtle ruffling, held just above tidy foliage for a clean, modern look; the spicy sweet scent enhances close up enjoyment and cutting garden use.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun for best bloom and dense habit.
• Soil: Well draining, neutral to alkaline soil; avoid heavy or waterlogged sites.
• Water: Moderate; allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings, good drought tolerance once established.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9.
• Mature Size: About 10 to 14 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide.
• Bloom Time: Late spring through summer with periodic rebloom after light shearing.