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Dianthus gratianopolitanus - Fire Star
A vibrant and compact perennial known as the “Cheddar Pink,” ‘Fire Star’ dazzles with profuse fiery-red, clove-scented blooms featuring darker crimson eyes. These charming flowers (≈ 4 cm across) sit above a neat mound of glaucous gray-green foliage, reaching 6–9” (15–23 cm) tall and 6–12” (15–30 cm) wide. Blooming from late spring through mid-summer — with rebloom potential in late summer or fall when deadheaded — it’s ideal for rock gardens, edging, containers, and low borders. Highly heat & drought tolerant, semi-evergreen, deer-resistant, and beloved by bees and butterflies.
- 1 - 2.5" Plug
- Fiery-red, clove-scented blooms
- Semi-evergreen foliage
- Attracts bees & butterflies
- Deer resistant
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Fiery red flowers with darker crimson eye |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 6–9 in (15–23 cm) |
| Plant Width | 6–12 in (15–30 cm) |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun to part shade |
| Fragrant | Yes (clove-scented) |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Plant in spring or early fall |
| Bloom Timing | May - September |
| Plant Depth | Crown level at soil surface (typical for carnations) |
| Plant Spacing | 12 in (30 cm) |
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Description
Dianthus gratianopolitanus - Fire Star
A vibrant and compact perennial known as the “Cheddar Pink,” ‘Fire Star’ dazzles with profuse fiery-red, clove-scented blooms featuring darker crimson eyes. These charming flowers (≈ 4 cm across) sit above a neat mound of glaucous gray-green foliage, reaching 6–9” (15–23 cm) tall and 6–12” (15–30 cm) wide. Blooming from late spring through mid-summer — with rebloom potential in late summer or fall when deadheaded — it’s ideal for rock gardens, edging, containers, and low borders. Highly heat & drought tolerant, semi-evergreen, deer-resistant, and beloved by bees and butterflies.
- 1 - 2.5" Plug
- Fiery-red, clove-scented blooms
- Semi-evergreen foliage
- Attracts bees & butterflies
- Deer resistant
| Specifications | Details |
|---|---|
| Colour | Fiery red flowers with darker crimson eye |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 - 9 |
| Plant Height | 6–9 in (15–23 cm) |
| Plant Width | 6–12 in (15–30 cm) |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun to part shade |
| Fragrant | Yes (clove-scented) |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Plant Timing | Plant in spring or early fall |
| Bloom Timing | May - September |
| Plant Depth | Crown level at soil surface (typical for carnations) |
| Plant Spacing | 12 in (30 cm) |
