Carnation (Dianthus 'Neon Star') dy-ANN-thus Genus:  Dianthus This hybrid has a compact, mounding habit, with silvery-blue foliage and fluorescent pink toothed flowers, which continue blooming with deadheading. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Vibrant pink flowers with a spicy clove fragrance. Care:  Site in full sun and well-drained soil. Best mulched with stone chips, sand, or gravel to avoid fungal diseases. Propagation:  Take cuttings in summer. Problems:  Crown rot, rust, slugs, sow bugs, grasshoppers, chipmunks, squirrels, deer. Indoors, watch for aphids and spider mites.

Overview

Height 6 in. to 12 in. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun Only Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Moderate Characteristics Fragrant Flowers, Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage Bloom Time Early Summer, Late Summer, Summer Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Cut Flower Style Cottage Garden, Rock Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Tolerance Drought Tolerant Type Perennials