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Description
Dianthus x ‘Fire Star’
Fire Star Dianthus is a striking perennial known for its vivid scarlet-red blooms and spicy fragrance. Compact and mounding with silvery-blue foliage, it provides long-lasting color in rock gardens, borders, and containers. This easy-care plant is deer-resistant, drought-tolerant, and a favorite of pollinators.
- � Scarlet-red, fragrant flowers
- � Mature Height: 6–8 inches
- ☀️ Full Sun
- � Silvery-blue foliage for year-round appeal
- � Great for borders, rock gardens, and containers
Tip: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage repeat blooming throughout the season.
Growing Zones: 4–9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 6–8 inches |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature Width: | 10–12 inches |
| Botanical Name: | Dianthus x ‘Fire Star’ |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring to Summer, with rebloom |
| Type: | Perennial |
FAQ’s
How tall does Fire Star Dianthus grow?
It grows about 6–8 inches tall with a spread of 10–12 inches.
Does Dianthus ‘Fire Star’ rebloom?
Yes, it can rebloom later in the season if deadheaded regularly.
Is it low maintenance?
Yes! It’s drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and easy to grow in sunny spots.
Where does Fire Star Dianthus grow best?
It thrives in rock gardens, borders, edges, and containers with full sun.
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