Dianthus Neon Star

Dianthus Neon Star

Dianthus ‘Neon Star’ is a compact, mounded perennial valued for its neat form and vivid neon pink, fringed flowers with a strong clove fragrance that bloom in late spring and often rebloom into summer, creating a bright, eye-catching display, with blue-gray evergreen foliage that provides year-round interest.


Mature Size:
Width: 12–18 in
Height: 6–10 in

USDA Zones: 3a–8b (best performance in well-drained soils; dislikes winter wet)
Light: Full sun
Blooms: Bright neon pink fringed flowers in late spring with possible rebloom
Soil: Well-drained; prefers neutral to slightly alkaline soils
Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established


🌸 Landscape Uses
Borders, edging, rock gardens, containers, mass plantings


🌼 Attracts & Tolerances
Attracts: Bees, butterflies
Tolerances: Deer resistant, drought, heat

Plant type

Perennial

Height

6-10"

Width

12-18"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Summer

Flower color

Fuchsia, Pink

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Alkaline, Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Foundation Plant, Rock Garden

Shape

Compact, Mounded

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No