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Dianthus 'Neon Star': Fluorescent Pink Flowers on Silvery-Blue Foliage

Dianthus 'Neon Star' forms a compact mound (6–12 in. tall, 1–3 ft. wide) with silvery-blue foliage and fluorescent pink, toothed flowers that bloom continuously with deadheading. Vibrant color and spicy clove fragrance make it a standout in rock gardens and containers.

Culture & Care

Soil: Well-drained; full sun.
Mulch: Stone chips, sand, or gravel to avoid fungal diseases.
Propagation: Summer cuttings.

Potential Problems

Crown rot, rust, slugs, sow bugs, grasshoppers, chipmunks, squirrels, deer; indoors watch for aphids and spider mites.

Quick Reference

Height	6–12 in.
Spread	1–3 ft.
Growth Habit	Clumping, Moderate Grower
Light	Full Sun
Moisture	Dry to Medium
Maintenance	Moderate
Features	Fragrant Flowers, Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage, Drought Tolerant
Bloom Time	Early Summer to Late Summer
Flower Color	Pink
Uses	Beds, Borders, Containers, Cut Flowers
Style	Cottage Garden, Rock Garden
Type	Perennial

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